7 C.F.R. § 51.2340

Classification of defects

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DefectsInjuryDamageSerious damage
BruisesWhen any slight indentation of the fruit or discoloration of the flesh extends more than 116 inch (1.6 mm) in depthWhen surface of fruit is indented and discoloration of the flesh extends deeper than 18 inch (3.2 mm), or causing slight discoloration exceeding the area of a circle 38 inch (9.5 mm) in diameter, or lesser bruises aggregating an area of a circle 38 inch (9.5 mm) in diameter which materially detract from the appearance, edible or shipping qualityWhen surface of the fruit is indented and discoloration of the flesh extends deeper than 14 inch (6.4 mm), or causing discoloration exceeding the area of a circle 12 inch (12.7 mm) in diameter, or lesser bruises which seriously detract from the appearance, edible or shipping quality.
Leaf or LimbrubsWhen not smooth, or not light colored, or aggregating more than the area of a circle 38 inch (9.5 mm) in diameterWhen not smooth, or not light colored, or aggregating more than the area of a circle 12 inch (12.7 mm) in diameterWhen smooth and light colored and aggregating more than the area of a circle 1-12 inches (38.1 mm) in diameter, or dark or slightly rough and barklike scars aggregating more than the area of a circle 34 inch (19.1 mm) in diameter.
DiscolorationWhen color and pattern causes a distinct noticeable appearance (except for water staining) affecting more than 5% of surfaceWhen color and pattern causes an unattractive appearance (except for water staining) affecting more than 10% of surfaceWhen color and pattern causes a distinct unattractive appearance (except for water staining) affecting more than 25% of surface.
Hail InjuryWhen unhealed or deep, or aggregating more than the area of a circle 116 inch (1.6 mm) in diameterWhen unhealed or deep, or aggregating more than the area of a circle 14 inch (6.4 mm) in diameterWhen unhealed or deep, or aggregating more than the area of a circle 12 inch (12.7 mm) in diameter.
Growth CracksWhen not healed, or more than one in number, or more than 18 inch (3.2 mm) in length or depthWhen not healed, or more than one in number, or more than 18 inch (3.2 mm) in depth, or more than 38 inch (9.5 mm) in length if within the stem cavity, or more than 14 inch (6.4 mm) in length if outside the stem cavityWhen not healed and more than 18 inch (3.2 mm) in length or depth, or healed and more than 316 inch (4.8 mm) in depth, or healed and aggregating more than 58 inch (15.9 mm) in length if within the stem cavity, or healed and aggregating more than 12 inch (12.7 mm) in length if outside the stem cavity.
ScabWhen cracked, or the aggregate area exceeds that of a circle 18 inch (3.2 mm) in diameterWhen cracked, or the aggregate area exceeds that of a cricle 14 inch (6.4 mm) in diameterWhen the aggregate area exceeds that of a circle 12 inch (12.7 mm) in diameter.
ScarsWhen not smooth, or surface of the fruit is depressed more than 132 inch (.8 mm), or not light in color, or when exceeding any of the following aggregate areas, or a combination of two or more types of scars, the seriousness of which exceeds the maximum allowed for any one type: (1) Dark or rough scars when the area exceeds that of a circle 18 inch (3.2 mm) in diameter; (2) Fairly light colored, fairly smooth scars when the area exceeds that of a circle 14 inch (6.4 mm) in diameter; (3) Light colored, smooth scars when the area exceeds that of a circle 12 inch (12.7 mm) in diameterWhen not smooth, or surface of the fruit is depressed more than 116 inch (1.6 mm), or when exceeding any of the following aggregate areas, or a combination of two or more types of scars, the seriousness of which exceeds the maximum allowed for any one type: (1) Dark or rough scars when the area exceeds that of a circle 14 inch (6.4 mm) in diameter; (2) Fairly light colored, fairly smooth scars when the area exceeds that of a circle 12 inch (12.7 mm) in diameter; (3) Light colored, smooth scars when the area exceeds that of a circle 34 inch (19.1 mm) in diameterWhen the surface of the fruit is depressed more than 316 inch (4.8 mm), or when exceeding any of the following aggregate areas, or a combination of two or more types of scars, the seriousness of which exceeds the maximum allowed for any one type: (1) Dark or rough scars when the area exceeds that of a circle 34 inch (19.1 mm) in diameter; (2) Not dark or rough when the area exceeds one-fourth of the fruit surface.
Heat, Sprayburn and SunburnWhen the normal color of the skin or flesh is more than slightly changed, or any indentation is presentWhen the skin is blistered, cracked or decidedly flattened, or the normal color of the skin or flesh has materially changed, or more than one indentation, or indentation exceeds 316 inch (4.8 mm) in diameterWhen the skin is blistered, cracked or decidedly flattened, or causing any dark discoloration of the flesh, or more than two indentations are present, or the aggregate area of indentations exceeds that of a circle 38 inch (9.5 mm) in diameter, or when causing a noticeable brownish or darker discoloration over more than one-fourth of surface.
Scale or Scale MarksWhen more than one large scale or scale mark or more than three scales or scale marks of any size are presentWhen the aggregate area exceds that of a circle 14 inch (6.4 mm) in diameterWhen the aggregate area exceeds that of a circle 38 inch (9.5 mm) in diameter.
InsectsWhen feeding injury is evident on fruit or any insect is present in fruitWhen feeding injury materially detracts from appearance or any insect is present in fruitWhen feeding injury seriously detracts from appearance or any insect is present in fruit.
Classification of defects guidelines are based on fruit 2 inches or smaller in diameter. Accordingly, larger fruit are permitted to have defects relative to their size.