§20 Apples in interstate commerce; standard grades

Summary

Requires apples packed in barrels for shipment between states, to other countries, or for sale in Washington, D.C., or U.S. territories to meet specific quality and size rules. Apples must be one variety, well grown, hand‑picked, good color for that variety, normal in shape, and almost free of insect, fungal, bruise, or other defects except minor packing damage. Apples that meet those rules—or are not more than 10 percent below them—are graded "Standard" by minimum diameter: 2½ inches, 2¼ inches, or 2 inches.