number, the name of the vessel, or other identification of the shipment; and

(7) The following statement if the facts warrant: "Meets U.S. import requirements under section 8e of the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as amended."

(f) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, any importation of grapefruit which, in the aggregate does not exceed five standard nailed boxes, or equivalent quantity, may be imported without regard to the restrictions specified herein.

(g) It is hereby determined that imports of grapefruit, during the effective time of this section, are in most direct competition with grapefruit grown in the State of Florida. The requirements set forth in this section are the same as those being made effective for grapefruit grown in Florida.

(h) No provisions of this section shall supersede the restrictions or prohibitions on grapefruit under the Plant Quarantine Act of 1912.

(i) Nothing contained in this section shall be deemed to preclude any importer from reconditioning prior to importation any shipment of grapefruit for the purpose of making it eligible for importation.

(j) The terms used herein relating to grade, diameter, standard pack, and standard box shall have the same meaning as when used in the U.S. Standards for Florida Grapefruit (§§ 51.750-51.783 of this title). Importation means release from custody of the U.S. Bureau of Customs.

[33 FR. 14365, Sept. 24, 1968, as amended at 33 F.R. 17895, Dec. 3, 1968]

§ 944.202 Lime Regulation 3.

(a) On and after December 30, 1968, the importation into the United States of any limes is prohibited unless such limes are inspected and meet the following requirements:

(1) Such limes of the group known as true limes (also known as Mexican, West Indian, and Key limes and by other synonyms) meet the requirements of at least U.S. No. 2 grade for Persian (Tahiti) limes, except as to color;

(2) Such limes of the group known as large fruited or Persian limes (including Tahiti, Bearss, and similar varieties) grade at least U.S. Combination, Mixed Color, with not less than 75 percent, by

count, of the limes in each container thereof grading at least U.S. No. 1, Mixed Color: Provided, That during the period April 29 through May 12, 1968, all imported limes of the group known as large fruited or Persian limes (including Tahiti, Bearss, and similar varieties) shall grade at least U.S. No. 2, Turning;

or

(3) Such limes of the group known as large fruited or Persian limes (including Tahiti, Bearss, and similar varieties) are of a size not smaller than 1% inches in diameter: Provided, That any lot of such limes which are of a size smaller than 1% inches but not smaller than 1% inches in diameter may be imported if such lot of limes has an average juice content of at least 50 percent, by volume: Provided further, That during the period April 29 through May 12, 1968, any such lot of smaller limes may be imported if such limes have an average juice content of 45 percent, by volume.

(4) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (3) of this paragraph, not to exceed 10 percent, by count, of limes in any lot of containers, may fail to meet the applicable size requirement: Provided, That no individual container of limes having a net weight of more than 4 pounds may have more than 15 percent, by count, of limes which fail to meet such applicable size requirement.

(b) The Federal or Federal-State Inspection Service, Fruit and Vegetable Division, Consumer and Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, is hereby designated as the governmental inspection service for the purpose of certifying the grade, size, quality, and maturity of limes that are imported into the United States. Inspection by the Federal or Federal-State Inspection Service with appropriate evidence thereof in the form of an official inspection certificate, issued by the respective service, applicable to the particular shipment of limes, is required on all imports of limes. Such inspection and certification services will be available upon application in accordance with the rules and regulations governing inspection and certification of fresh fruits, vegetables, and other products (7 CFR Part 51), but, since inspectors are not located in the immediate vicinity of some of the small ports of entry, such as those in southern California, importers of limes should make arrangements for inspec

(c) Inspection certificates shall cover only the quantity of limes that is being imported at a particular port of entry by a particular importer.

(d) The inspection performed, and certificates issued, by the Federal or Federal-State Inspection Service shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Department governing the inspection and certification of fresh fruits, vegetables, and other products (7 CFR Part 51). The cost of any inspection and certifications shall be borne by the applicant therefor.

(e) Each inspection certificate issued with respect to any limes to be imported into the United States shall set forth, among other things:

(1) The date and place of inspection; (2) The name of the shipper, or applicant;

(3) The commodity inspected; (4) The quantity of the commodity covered by the certificate;

(5) The principal identifying marks on the container;

(6) The railroad car initials and number, the truck and the trailer license number, the name of the vessel, or other identification of the shipment; and

(7) The following if the facts warrant: Meets the U.S. Import requirements under section 8e of the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as amended.

(f) Notwithstanding any other provision of this regulation, any importation of limes which, in the aggregate, does not exceed 250 pounds, net weight, may be imported without regard to the restrictions specified herein.

(g) No provisions of this section shall supersede the restrictions or prohibitions on limes under the Plant Quarantine Act of 1912.

(h) Nothing contained in this regulation shall be deemed to preclude any importer from reconditioning prior to importation any shipment of limes for the purpose of making it eligible for importation.

(1) The terms relating to grade and diameter shall have the same meaning as when used in the U.S. Standards for Persian (Tahiti) Limes (§§ 51.100051.1016). Importation means release from custody of the U.S. Bureau of Customs.

[31 F.R. 6102, Apr. 21, 1966, as amended by Amdt. 2, 31 F.R. 15484, Dec. 8, 1966; Amdt. 4, 32 F.R. 8235, June 8, 1967; Amdt. 7, 33 F.R. 6519, Apr. 30, 1968; Amdt. 8, 33 F.R. 19248, Dec. 25, 1968]

§ 944.307 Orange Regulation 8.

(a) On and after December 10, 1968, the importation into the United States of any oranges is prohibited unless such oranges are inspected and meet the following requirements:

(1) Navel or Early and Midseason oranges shall grade at least U.S. No. 2 and be of a size not smaller than 216 inches in diameter, except that not more than 10 percent, by count, of such oranges in any lot of containers, and not more than 15 percent, by count, of such oranges in individual containers in such

lot, may be of a size smaller than 2616 inches in diameter.

(2) Beginning December 10, 1968, through January 19, 1969, Valencia and similar late type oranges shall grade at least U.S. No. 1 and be of a size not smaller than 3516 inches in diameter, except that not more than 10 percent, by count, of such oranges in any lot of containers, and not more than 15 percent, by count, of such oranges in individual containers in such lot, may be of a size smaller than 3516 inches in diameter. (3) Beginning January 20, 1969, through September 14, 1969, Valencia and similar late type oranges shall grade at least U.S. No. 2 and be of a size not smaller than 26 inches in diameter, except that not more than 10 percent, by count, of such oranges in any lot of containers, and not more than 15 percent, by count, of such oranges in individual containers in such lot, may be of a size smaller than 26 inches in diameter.

(b) The Federal or Federal-State Inspection Service, Fruit and Vegetable Division, Consumer and Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, is hereby designated as the governmental inspection service for the purpose of certifying the grade, size, quality, and maturity of oranges that are imported into the United States under the provisions of section 8e of the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as amended (7 U.S.C. 601-674). Inspection by the Federal or Federal-State Inspection Service with appropriate evidence thereof in the form of an official inspection certificate, issued by the respective service, applicable to the particular shipment of oranges, is required on all imports of oranges. Such inspection and certification services will be available upon application in accordance with the rules and regulations governing inspection and certification of fresh fruits, vegetables, and other products (Part 51 of this title) but, since inspectors are not located in the immediate vicinity of some of the small ports of entry, such as those in southern California, importers of oranges should make arrangements for inspection, through the applicable one of the following offices, at least the specified number of days prior to the time when the oranges will be imported:

(c) Inspection certificates shall cover only the quantity of oranges that is being imported at a particular port of entry by a particular importer.

(d) The inspection performed, and certificates issued, by the Federal or Federal-State Inspection service shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Department governing the inspection and certification of fresh fruits, vegetables, and other products (Part 51 of this title). The cost of any inspection and certification shall be borne by the applicant therefor.

(e) Each inspection certificate issued with respect to any oranges to be imported into the United States shall set forth, among other things:

(1) The date and place of inspection; (2) The name of the shipper, or applicant;

(3) The commodity inspected;

(4) The quantity of the commodity covered by the certificate;

(5) The principal identifying marks on the container;

(6) The railroad car initials and number, the truck and the trailer license number, the name of the vessel, or other identification of the shipment; and

(7) The following statement, if the facts warrant: Meets U.S. import requirements under section 8e of the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as amended.

(f) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, any importation of oranges which, in the aggregate, does not exceed five 15 bushel boxes, or equivalent quantity, may be imported without regard to the restrictions specifiled herein.

(g) It is hereby determined that imports of oranges, during the effective time of this section, are in most direct competition with oranges grown in the State of Texas. The requirements set

forth in this section are the same as those to become effective on the same date for oranges grown in Texas.

(h) No provisions of this section shall supersede the restrictions or prohibitions on oranges under the Plant Quarantine Act of 1912.

(i) Nothing contained in this section shall be deemed to preclude any importer from reconditioning prior to importation any shipment of oranges for the purpose of making it eligible for importation under the act.

(j) The terms "U.S. No. 2," "U.S. No. 1," "U.S. Combination," and "diameter" shall have the same meaning as when used in the United States Standards for Oranges (Texas and States other than Florida, California, and Arizona) (7 CFR 51.680-51.712). "Importation" means release from custody of the U.S. Bureau of Customs.

[32 F.R. 12993, Sept. 13, 1967, as amended by Amdt. 2, 33 F.R. 14171, Sept. 19, 1968; Amdt. 3, 33 F.R. 18088, Dec. 5, 1968]