§ 51.1403 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.