U.S. Standard.

“U.S. Standard” consists of pecans in the shell which meet the following requirements: (a) Free from loose extraneous or foreign material; (b) Kernels well cured; (c) Moisture content shall be not more than 6 percent, unless otherwise specified; (d) No requirement for fullness of kernel; (e) No requirement for uniformity of color of shells or kernels; (f) May contain kernels that are “dark amber” or darker, unless specified to a lighter color classification; and (g) Shells and kernels are free from damage by any cause. (h) For tolerances see § 51.1406.