7 CFR § 51.1436 - Size classifications for pieces.

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# 51.1436 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 | ⁄ inch. |
| Large Pieces | ⁄ inch | ⁄ inch. |
| Halves and Pieces | No limitation | ⁄ inch. |
| Medium Pieces | ⁄ inch | ⁄ inch. |
| Small Pieces | ⁄ inch | ⁄ inch. |
| Topping Pieces | ⁄ inch | ⁄ inch. |
| Granules | ⁄ inch | ⁄ 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. |  |  |