“U.S. Fancy” consists of oranges which meet the following requirements:

1. (a) Basic requirements:

   1. (1) Discoloration: Not more than one-tenth of the surface, in the aggregate, may be affected by discoloration. (See § 51.1161.);
   2. (2) Firm;
   3. (3) Mature;
   4. (4) Similar varietal characteristics;
   5. (5) Smooth texture;
   6. (6) Well colored; and,
   7. (7) Well formed.

2. (b) Free from:

   1. (1) Ammoniation;
   2. (2) Buckskin;
   3. (3) Caked melanose;
   4. (4) Creasing;
   5. (5) Decay;
   6. (6) Scab;
   7. (7) Split navels;
   8. (8) Sprayburn;
   9. (9) Undeveloped segments;
   10. (10) Unhealed skin breaks; and,
   11. (11) Wormy fruit.

3. (c) Free from injury caused by:

   1. (1) Bruises;
   2. (2) Green spots;
   3. (3) Oil spots;
   4. (4) Rough, wide or protruding navels;
   5. (5) Scale;
   6. (6) Scars;
   7. (7) Skin breakdown; and,
   8. (8) Thorn scratches.

4. (d) Free from damage caused by:

   1. (1) Dirt or other foreign material;
   2. (2) Disease;
   3. (3) Dryness or mushy condition;
   4. (4) Hail;
   5. (5) Insects;
   6. (6) Riciness or woodiness;
   7. (7) Sunburn; and,
   8. (8) Other means.
5. (e) For tolerances see § 51.1151.
6. (f) Internal quality: Lots meeting the internal requirements for “U.S. Grade AA Juice (Double A)” or “U.S. Grade A Juice” may be so specified in connection with the grade. (See §§ 51.1176-51.1179.)