Size classifications for pieces

The size of pecan pieces in a lot may be specified in accordance with one of the size classifications shown in table 1 to this section. Sizes are measured using a round-hole screen.

(a) Tolerances for size of pieces. In order to allow for variations incident to proper sizing, tolerances are provided for pieces in a lot which fail to meet the requirements of any size specified. The tolerances, by weight, are as follows:

(1) U.S. Extra Fancy pieces and U.S. Fancy pieces. Not more than 15 percent of the lot may fall outside of the size range in Table 1 to this section. Further, not more than 1 percent of the pieces, excluding Topping Pieces and Granules, may pass through an eight sixty-fourths of an inch round hole screen.

(2) U.S. Choice pieces. Not more than 20 percent of the lot may fall outside of the size range in Table 1 to this section. Further, not more than 2 percent of the pieces, excluding Topping Pieces and Granules, may pass through an eight sixty-fourths of an inch round hole screen.

(3) U.S. Standard pieces. Not more than 25 percent of the lot may fall outside of the size range in table 1 to this section. Further, not more than 2 percent of the pieces, excluding Topping Pieces and Granules, may pass through an eight sixty-fourths of an inch round hole screen.

(b) [Reserved]

Table 1 to § 51.1436 Size classification Maximum diameter(will pass throughround opening of thefollowing diameter) Minimum diameter(will not pass throughround opening of thefollowing diameter) Extra-Large Pieces No limitation 32⁄64 inch. Large Pieces 32⁄64 inch 24⁄64 inch. Halves and Pieces No limitation 20⁄64 inch. Medium Pieces 24⁄64 inch 16⁄64 inch. Small Pieces 16⁄64 inch 12⁄64 inch. Topping Pieces 12⁄64 inch 8⁄64 inch. Granules 8⁄64 inch 4⁄64 inch. In lieu of the size classifications in this table, the size of pieces in a lot may be specified in terms of minimum diameter, or as a range described in terms of minimum and maximum diameters expressed in sixty-fourths of an inch.