---
kind: "section"
citation: "7 C.F.R. § 51.1433"
title: "7"
number: "51.1433"
heading: "U.S. Standard."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/7/51.1433"
---

# §51.1433. U.S. Standard.


“U.S. Standard” consists of pecan kernels which meet the following requirements:

- (a) **For quality—**
  - (1) Well dried;
  - (2) Moisture content shall not be more than 4.5 percent, unless otherwise specified;
  - (3) No requirement for fullness of kernel;
  - (4) No requirement for uniformity of color;
  - (5) May contain kernels “dark amber” or darker, unless specified to a lighter color classification;
  - (6) Free from damage by any cause; and
  - (7) Comply with tolerances for defects (see [§ 51.1437](/cfr/7/51.1437.md)).
- (b) **For size—**
  - (1) No uniformity in size; and
  - (2) **Conform to size classification or count specified.**

## Notes

### Source

Source: 89 FR 53343, June 26, 2024, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621-1627.