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 through round opening of the following diameter) Minimum diameter (will not pass through round opening of the following 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.