---
kind: "section"
citation: "7 C.F.R. § 51.2646"
title: "7"
number: "51.2646"
heading: "U.S. No. 1."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/7/51.2646"
---

# §51.2646. U.S. No. 1.


“U.S. No. 1” consists of sweet cherries which meet the following requirements:

- (a) Similar varietal characteristics;
- (b) Mature;
- (c) Fairly well colored;
- (d) Well formed; and
- (e) **Clean.**
- (f) **Free from—**
  - (1) Decay;
  - (2) Insect larvae or holes caused by them;
  - (3) Soft, overripe or shriveled;
  - (4) Undeveloped doubles; and,
  - (5) **Sunscald.**
- (g) **Free from damage by any other cause.** (See [§ 51.2655](/cfr/7/51.2655.md).)
- (h) **Size.** Unless otherwise specified, the minimum diameter of each cherry shall be not less than three-fourths inch. The maximum diameter of the cherries in any lot may be specified in accordance with the facts.
- (i) For tolerances see [§ 51.2648](/cfr/7/51.2648.md).

## Notes

### Source

Source: 36 FR 8502, May 7, 1971, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 42 FR 32514, June 27, 1977, and further redesignated at 46 FR 63203, Dec. 31, 1981.

### Authority

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