---
kind: "section"
citation: "7 C.F.R. § 51.1436"
title: "7"
number: "51.1436"
heading: "Size classifications for pieces."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/7/51.1436"
---

# §51.1436. 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]

## Notes

### Source

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

### Authority

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