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51.1438—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 II.

Table II

Size classification	Maximum diameter (will pass through round opening of following diameter)	Minimum diameter (will not pass through round opening of following diameter) (inch)
Mammoth pieces	No limitation	8/16
Extra large pieces	9/16 inch	7/16
Halves and pieces	No limitation	5/16
Large pieces	8/16 inch	5/16
Medium pieces	6/16 inch	3/16
Small pieces	4/16 inch	2/16
Midget pieces	3/16 inch	1/16
Granules	2/16 inch	1/16

(a) In lieu of the size classifications in Table II, the size of pieces in a lot may be specified in terms of minimum diameter, or as a range described in terms of minimum and maximum diameters expressed in sixteenths or sixty-fourths of an inch.

(b) 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 shown in Table III.

Table III

Size classification	Total tolerance for offsize pieces	Tolerance (included in total tolerance) for pieces smaller than
[Percent]
Size classification	Total tolerance for offsize pieces	2/16	1/16 inch
Mammoth pieces	15	1
Extra large pieces	15	1
Halves and pieces	15	1
Large pieces	15	1
Medium pieces	15	2
Small pieces	15	2
Midget pieces	15		2
Granules	15		5
Other specified size	15	1

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