7 C.F.R. § 51.627
U.S. No. 3.
Cite as 7 C.F.R. § 51.627 (2026)
“U.S. No. 3” consists of grapefruit which meet the following requirements: (a) Basic requirements: (1) Mature; (2) May be misshapen; (3) May be slightly spongy; (4) May have rough texture; (5) May be poorly colored. Not more than 25 percent of the surface may be of a solid dark green color; (6) Not seriously lumpy or cracked; and (7) Similar varietal characteristics. (b) Free from: (1) Decay; (2) Unhealed skin breaks; and (3) Wormy fruit. (c) Free from very serious damage caused by: (1) Ammoniation; (2) Buckskin; (3) Caked melanose; (4) Dryness or mushy condition; (5) Green spots; (6) Hail; (7) Oil spots; (8) Scab; (9) Scale; (10) Scars; (11) Skin breakdown; (12) Sprayburn; (13) Sprouting; (14) Sunburn; (15) Thorn scratches; and (16) Other means. (d) For tolerances see § 51.628. [85 FR 68423, Oct. 29, 2020]
- Cross-references to the CFR
- 51.628.