§ 51.2831 - U.S. Export No. 1.

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U.S. Export No. 1 consists of onions which meet the following requirements:

Basic requirements:

Similar varietal characteristics, except color when designated as a specialty or mixed pack;

Mature;

Dormant;

Fairly firm; and,

Fairly well shaped.

Free from:

Decay;

Wet sunscald;

Doubles;

Bottlenecks; and,

Scallions.

Free from damage caused by:

Seedstems;

Splits;

Tops;

Roots;

Dry sunken areas;

Sunburn;

Sprouts;

Freezing;

Peeling;

Cracked fleshy scales;

Watery scales;

Dirt or staining;

Foreign matter;

Mechanical;

Translucent scales;

Disease;

Insects; and,

Other means.

Unless otherwise specified onions are packed in accordance with Export Packing Requirements set forth in § 51.2840. (See § 51.2837.)