APPENDIX I: Table of Container Net Weights and Sample Sizes... U.S. Containers Number of samples
APPENDIX I: Table of Container Net Weights and Sample Sizes for Domestic and U.S. Containers Products Weight for fees Number of samples per container 50 lb field crates 40 to 45 lb cartons/boxes, tray-packed 40 lb bushel baskets/cartons, tray- or cell-packed 40 lb bushel baskets/cartons, loose pack 40 lb 1-1/8 bushel cartons, loose pack 40 lb cartons, 10 x 4 lb film bags 40 lb cartons, 16 x 8’s tray-wrapped 40 lb cartons, 8 x 5 lb bags 38 to 42 lb cartons/boxes, loose pack 37 to 43 lb cartons, cell-packed 36 lb cartons, 12 x 3 lb bags 20 lb 1/2 bushel cartons, loose 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 lb polyethylene or cello bag 600 lb tote bins 300 lb half tote bins 50 specimens or entire contents (whichever comes first) should be examined. 36 lb cartons, 2-layer tray-pack 24 lb lugs, loose 20 lb lugs, 2-layer 18 lb cartons, 2-layer tray-pack 12 lb cartons 7 lb cartons, 1-layer 50 specimens or entire contents (whichever comes first) should be examined. Artichokes 23 lb wax-treated carton 50 specimens or entire contents (whichever comes first) should be examined. Asian pears Data unavailable 50 specimens or entire contents (whichever comes first) should be examined. Apples Apricots 1 layer from a cell or tray pack (alternate layers). Master container sampling plan. 1 layer from a cell or tray pack (alternate layers). Asparagus 30 lb (minimum) pyramid cartons/crates, bunched or loose 28 lb cartons/crates, bunched 25 lb lugs/cartons, loose 24 to 25 lb cartons, 16 x 1 1/2 lb packages 21 lb lugs/cartons, loose 20 lb 1/2 pyramid cartons 20 lb cartons, bunched 15 to 17 lb 1/2 pyramid cartons/crates, loose or bunched 15 lb cartons, loose or bunched 14 lb cartons 12 lb 1/2 cartons 12 to 13½ lb 1/3 cartons/crates, bunched 11 lb cartons/crates 100 asparagus Avocados 55 lb bushels 40 lb 4/5 bushel cartons 35 lb bruce, 2-layer 26 lb flats/cartons, 2-layer 25 lb cartons/lugs, 2-layer bliss, traypacked or tight-fill 23 lb cartons, 2-layer 13 lb flats/cartons, 1-layer 12 1/2 lb cartons, 1-layer bliss, tray-packed or tight-fill 50 specimens or entire contents (whichever comes first) should be examined. Bananas 40 lb boxes/cartons 50 bananas Beans 26 to 31 lb bushel wirebound crates/bushel hampers 25 to 30 lb cartons/crates, including semitelescope types 20 to 22 lb cartons 15 lb cartons 12 oz pre-snipped bags (retail) 10 lb bag pre-snipped (foodservice) 32 oz Yellow wax beans 30 lb bushel hampers/crates 25 to 30 lb cartons 15 lb cartons 50 lb mesh sacks 45 lb wirebound crates/cartons, bunched 12’s 38 lb cartons/crates, bunched 24’s 25 lb sacks, loose 20 lb cartons/crates, bunched 12’s Inspection by weight, all the container. Blueberries 12 x 1/2 dry pint cups 12 x 12 oz cups 12 x 8 oz cups 12 x 6 oz cups 12 x 1 dry pint cups 12 x 125 gram cups 12 x 100 gram cups 8 x 1 quart cups 8 x 22 oz cups Master container sampling plan - all berries from chosen cups. Broccoli Bunched 23 lb cartons/crates, 14’s and 18’s Crowns 20 lb box, bulk All the container Brussels sprouts 25 lb cartons, loose 10 lb flats and cartons, 16 x 12 oz cello bags stalks 8 x 1 lb clamshells 24 x 1 lb vexar bags 50 or master container sampling plan. Cabbage 50 to 60 lb flat crates 50 lb cartons/mesh sacks 50 lb 1-3/4 bushel crates 45 lb cartons 20 lb cartons (savoy) All the container, except for bins. Beets 2000 lb bulk bins 1000 lb bulk bins In bunch with leaves: by count, entire container. Bins: use the sampling plan for bulk bins. Cactus pears 18 lb 50 specimens or entire contents (whichever comes first) should be examined. Cantaloups 40 lb half cartons/crates 40 lb 1-1/9 bushel cartons/crates 40 lb bushel baskets 45 to 50 lb half wirebound crates 60 lb 1-3/4 bushel cartons/crates 54 lb 2/3 cartons/crates 80 lb jumbo crates 1000 lb bins All the container, except for bins. Cardoon Data unavailable All the container Carrots Master cellos 50 lb table cartons 48 x 1 lb poly bags 25 lb table poly bags 24 x 2 lb poly bags 12 x 2 lb poly bags 5 x 10 lb poly bags 16 x 3 lb poly bags 10 x 5 lb poly bags All the container by weight or master container sampling plan. Bins: use the sampling plan for bulk bins. Bunched 26 lb cartons Cauliflower 60 lb Long Island wirebound crates 50 lb Catskill cartons 25 to 30 lb cartons, 12 and 16 filmwrapped, trimmed heads All the container Celery 50 to 60 lb cartons All the container Hearts 28 lb cartons 18 lb cartons Cherries 32 lb crates, 16 x 1 quart baskets 20 lb lugs/cartons (Northwest) 18 lb lugs/cartons (California) 12 lb cartons (Northwest) 11 lb cartons (Chile) 100 cherries Chestnuts Data unavailable 100 chestnuts Chicory 34 lb cartons, 24-count 30 to 40 lb three-wire celery crates, 24-count Various weights, 1-1/19 bushel universal crates Various weights, 1/2 bushel containers All the container Chinese cabbage 40 lb 1-1/9 bushel carton/crate 30 lb 4/5 bushel crate 50 lb celery crate 80 lb WGA type crate All the container Clementine Data unavailable 50 specimens or entire contents (whichever comes first) should be examined. Coconut 75 to 80 lb burlap sacks, 40 to 50 coconuts plastic mesh bags, 12 coconuts cartons, wrapped 24- count All the container Cranberries 20 lb cartons, bulk 18 lb cartons, 24 x12 oz poly bags 100 cranberries Master container sampling plan. Cucumbers 55 lb bushel and 1-1/19 bushel cartons/ crates 55 lb 3.56 dekaliter cartons 30 lb cartons, 48’s 28 lb 5/9 bushel cartons/crates 28 lb cartons, 36 to 42’s 24 lb cartons, 36 to 42’s (California) 2 lb cartons, 24’s 50 specimens or entire contents (whichever comes first) should be examined. Eggplant 33 lb bushel or 1-1/19 bushel cartons/ crates/baskets 33 lb 3.56 dekaliter cartons 26 to 28 lb cartons/crates/lugs 25 lb cartons 22 lb Los Angeles lugs/cartons, 18 to 24-count 17 lb 1/2 and 5/9 bushel lugs All the container Endive 34 lb cartons, 24-count 30 to 40 lb three-wire celery crates, 24count Various weights, 1-1/19 bushel universal crates Various weights, 1/2 bushel containers All the container Escarole 34 lb cartons, 24-count 30 to 40 lb three-wire celery crates, 24count Various weights, 1-1/19 bushel universal crates Various weights, 1/2 bushel containers All the container Fig Panta-pack trays, 24 to 70-count 12 x 1 pint berry baskets All the container Master container sampling plan. Garlic 5, 10, 15, 22 and 30 lb cartons 3 and 16 oz bags 3 lb bag 2, 3 and 4-count cello bags and trays 50 bulbs 50 lb, 10 x 5 lb film bags 48 lb, 6 x 8 lb film bags 40 lb 4/5 bushel cartons/crates 40 lb 7/10 bushel cartons (Texas) 34 lb cartons (Arizona, California) 20 lb 7/20 bushel cartons 17 lb cartons (Arizona, California) 18 lb bags 10 to11 lb cartons (single layer) (Arizona, California) 5 lb bags 8 x 5 lb bags 5 x 8 lb bags (Texas) 4 x 10 lb bags (Texas) 50 specimens or entire contents (whichever comes first) should be examined. Grapes 21 to 20 lb plain pack cartons/bags/lugs (California) 19 lb cartons/bags/lugs (California) 18 lb cartons/bags/lugs 16 lb cartons/bags/lugs (California) All the container Green onions 28 lb cartons, bunches bulb-type 20 lb cartons/crates, bunched 24-count, bulb-type 13 lb cartons, bunched 48-count 11 lb cartons, bunched 36-count 4 x 2 lb bags, iceless 25 bunches Guavas Data unavailable All the container Honeydew 35 lb flat crates 30 lb 2/3 cartons, various counts 30 lb cartons, including imports All the container Jicama Data unavailable All the container Grapefruit Master container sampling plan. Master container sampling plan. 22 lb or 10 kg cartons, loose 20 lb cartons, 20 x 1 lb film bags 8 lb flats, 1-layer (New Zealand) 7½ lb flats, 1-layer (California) 3-layer or count-fill 125 lb wood 50 Kumquat Data unavailable All the container Leeks 30 lb cartons, 12 bunches 24 to 30 lb cartons, 24 bunches 20 lb 4/5 bushel cartons/crates, bunched 10 lb cartons, 10 x 1 lb film bags All the container Lemons 42 lb 4/5 bushel cartons 38 lb cartons (Arizona, California) 36 lb cartons/crates (Chile, Spain) 50 specimens or entire contents (whichever comes first) should be examined. Lettuce, Boston 22 lb 1-1/9 bushel crates 20 lb cartons/crates, 24-count 10 lb flat cartons/crates 5 lb baskets/cartons, 12 quart All the container Lettuce, Iceberg 50 lb cartons, 18, 24 and 30-count 30 lb cartons 20 lb cartons, 15 and 16-count All the container, except for bins. Kiwi master container sampling plan Bins: use the sampling plan for bulk bins Lettuce, Leaf 25 lb cartons/crates 20 lb 4/5 bushel crates 14 lb 1-1/9 bushel crates 10 lb baskets/cartons, 24 quart 3 lb cartons 2 lb cartons All the container Lettuce, Romaine 40 lb 2/3 cartons/crate, 24-count (West) 40 lb cartons 28 lb 1-1/3 bushel cartons 22 lb 1-1/9 bushel cartons/crates 22 lb cartons, 24-count (East) 18 lb cartons, 12-count All the container Lime 40 lb cartons (California, Mexico) 38 lb cartons, bruce box (Florida) 10 lb cartons, pony box 2 lb mesh bag 50 specimens or entire contents (whichever comes first) should be examined. Mandarin 43 lb 4/5 bushel cartons/crates 25 lb cartons (Arizona, California) 50 specimens or entire contents (whichever comes first) should be examined. Mangoes 35 lb cartons, bruce box (Florida) 14 lb flats/cartons, 1-layer 10 lb cartons/lugs (imports) All the container Melons 35 lb flat crates 30 lb cartons, various counts, including imports All the container Mushrooms 12 lb cartons, 12 x 1 lb trays Master container sampling 10 lb cartons plan - all mushrooms from 8 lb cartons, 16 x 8 oz trays or 8 x 1 lb trays chosen cups. 6 lb cartons, 12 x 8 oz trays 5 lb cartons 3 lb 4 quart baskets Nectarines 35 lb cartons, loose 25 lb cartons or 1/2 bushel cartons, loose 22 lb cartons/lugs, 2-layer tray pack 18 lb cartons/lugs, 2-layer tray pack (Chile) 9 lb cartons, 1-layer 50 specimens or entire contents (whichever comes first) should be examined. 1 layer from a cell or tray pack (alternate layers). Okra 30 lb bushel baskets/crates 23 lb 3/4 bushel hampers 18 lb 5/9 bushel crates/flats 15 lb 1/2 and 5/9 bushel baskets/crates/ lugs 50 okra Olives Data unavailable 100 olives Onions 50 lb cartons/sacks/crates 50 lb master containers, 10 x 5 lb bags 48 lb master containers, 16 x 3 lb bags/ sacks or 24 x 2 lb sacks 45 lb master containers, 15 x 3 lb bags/sacks 40 lb master containers, 20 x 2 lb bags/ sacks 40 lb cartons 36 lb master containers, 12 x 3 lb bags/ sacks 32 lb master containers, 16 x 2 lb sacks 25 lb sacks (red, boilers) 25 lb cartons/bags 24 lb master containers, 12 x 2 lb sacks 10 lb sacks/cartons/bags 5 lb bags/cartons All the container by weight or master container sampling plan. Oranges 50 lb cartons, 5 x 10 lb film bags 48 lb cartons, 6 x 8 lb film bags 48 lb 1-1/5 bushel crates (Israel) 43 lb 1-4/5 bushel cartons/crates 40 lb 7/10 bushel cartons (Texas) 40 lb cartons, 8 x 5 lb film bags 38 lb cartons (Arizona, California) 4 x 10 lb bags 5 x 8 lb bags 10 x 4 lb bags 50 specimens or entire contents (whichever comes first) should be examined. 22 lb cartons 10 lb cartons All the container Papayas Master container sampling plan. Parsley 21 lb bushel basket, 1-1/9 bushel container or crate 60's 14 lb 4/5 bushel crate or lug 7 lb 12 quart basket 25 bunches Parsnips 25 lb 1/2 bushel basket or container 50 lb bushel basket All the container by weight or master container sampling plan. Passion fruit Data unavailable All the container Peaches 38 lb 3/4 bushel cartons/crates 35 lb cartons 26 lb cartons, loose 25 lb 1/2 bushel cartons/crates 22 lb cartons, 2-layer tray pack 18 lb cartons/lugs, 2-layer (Chile) 18 lb Western peach boxes 11 lb crates/flats, 1-layer tray pack 10 lb cartons 9 lb cartons, 1-layer 50 specimens or entire contents (whichever comes first) should be examined. 44 lb 4/5 bushel boxes/cartons (Northwest, Chile) 40 lb boxes/cartons 36 lb cartons 28 lb cartons 23 lb 1/2 cartons/lugs (California, Northwest) 14 lb cartons 50 specimens or entire contents (whichever comes first) should be examined. Pears 1 layer from a cell or tray pack (alternate layers). Peas Green 30 lb bushel baskets/crates/hampers and 1-1/9 bushel crates 16 oz Edible pod As marked Snow and sugar snap 10 lb cartons Southern 25 lb bushel hampers Peppers 35 lb 1-1/4 bushel cartons 30 lb cartons/crates (Mexico) 28 lb bushel, 1-1/9 bushel cartons/crates 28 lb 3.56 dekaliter cartons 11 lb flat cartons (Netherlands) 50 specimens or entire contents (whichever comes first) should be examined. Persimmons 11 lb 1-layer carton or lug, tray pack 22 lb 2-layer carton or lug, tray pack All the container Pineapple 40 lb cartons/flats, 2-layer 20 lb cartons/flats, 1-layer All the container Plantain 50 lb 50 plantains Plums 28 lb 1/2 bushel cartons 22 lb cartons/lugs, 2-layer 18 lb cartons/lugs, 2-layer tray pack (Chile) 50 specimens or entire contents (whichever comes first) should be examined. 1 layer from a cell or tray pack (alternate layers). Pomegranate 22 lb 2-layer carton or lug, place pack All the container Potatoes 100 lb sacks 50 lb cartons/sacks 50 lb baled, 5 x 10 lb, or 10 x 5 lb All the container by weight or master container sampling plan. Quince 40 lb bushel container All the container Radish Topped 40 lb sacks/bags, loose 25 lb bags 14 x 1 lb bags 14 x 1 lb resealable bags 12 lb baskets/cartons 30 x 6 oz bags or 24 x 8 oz bags 4 x 5 lb bags 25 bunches Master container sampling plan. Bunched 35 lb carton/crates, 48-count 30 lb 4/5 bushel cartons/lugs 25 lb cartons, 24-count 20 lb cartons/crates, 2 dozen 15 lb cartons/crates, 24-count Rapini Data unavailable All the container Raspberries 6 lb flats, 12 x 8 oz cups 5 lb flats, 12 x 6 oz cups or 9 x 8 oz cups 2.25 lb 1/2 flats, 6 x 6 oz cups Master container sampling plan - all berries from chosen cups. Rutabaga 50 lb bushel cartons/bags 25 lb 1/2 bushel cartons, bags All the container and by weight. Snow peas 10 lb cartons 16 oz Spinach 32 lb 1-2/5 bushel cartons/crates 25 lb bushel containers 20 lb cartons, 24-count (bunched) 20 lb cartons, 12-count (bunched) 10 lb 24 quart baskets 8 lb cartons, 12 x 10 oz bags 2.5 lb bags, 8 and 4-count 4 or 6 x 2.5 lb bags All the container Spring mix Data unavailable 8 oz Star fruit 22 lb cartons, 1-layer 20 lb suitcases (60, 72 and 98-count) 7 lb flats (16, 20, 25 and 30-count) 16 clamshells (32 2-count and 16 1-count) All the container Strawberries 12 lb flats, 12 x 1 pint containers 12 lb flats, 6 quart 12 x 10 oz clamshells 12 x 8 oz clamshells 12 x 8.8 oz clamshells 8 x 8 oz long stem clamshells 4 x 16 oz long stem clamshells 9 lb crates, 8 x 16 oz clamshells 5 lb 1/2 trays 4 x 2 lb clamshells Master container sampling plan- all berries from chosen cups. Sweet anise 45 lb 2/3 carton or crate 65 lb WGA type crate 50 lb celery crate 40 lb carton 24's All the container Sweet potatoes 40 lb cartons 20 lb cartons 10 lb cartons 5 lb poly bags 5 lb carton, individual wrap 3 lb poly bags Sweet corn 50 lb cartons/crates 42 lb cartons/crates/sacks 42 lb wirebound crates 37 lb sacks 12 x 4 packaged (tray pack) 12 x 3 packaged (tray pack) 4 dozen cartons All the container 12 cobs Master container sampling plan. 43 lb 4/5 bushel cartons/crates 40 lb, 5 x 8 lb bags or 8 x 5 lb bags 40 lb cartons (Arizona, California) 40 lb 2/5 and 4/5 bushel cartons 30 lb 1/2 bushel cartons 25 lb 1/2 bushel cartons 50 specimens or entire contents (whichever comes first) should be examined. Tangerines 43 lb 4/5 bushel cartons/crates 40 lb 4/5 bushel cartons 25 lb cartons (Arizona, California) 50 specimens or entire contents (whichever comes first) should be examined. Tomatoes 25 lb cartons, loose 20 lb flats/cartons 3-layer lugs 2-layer lugs 25 tomatoes Tangelos Master container sampling plan. Master container sampling plan. Cherry and grape 12 x 1-pint baskets Plum or Roma 25 lb cartons loose Greenhouse 15 lb flats, 1-layer 7 kg flats, 1-layer Turnips 50 lb bushel baskets/sacks 40 lb cartons, bunched 25 lb 1/2 bushel baskets/cartons/crates, film/mesh bags 20 lb cartons, bunched 12-count 50 turnips Watercress Data unavailable All the container Watermelons 45000 lb bulk 1050 lb bins 85 lb cartons, various counts 65 lb cartons (seedless) 35 lb cartons (Mickey Lee) 24, 30, and 36-inch bins 100 melons per load Entire contents per cartons. Squash Summer squash (zucchini) 42 lb bushel and 1-1/9 bushel containers 35 lb cartons/crates 30 lb 3/4 bushel cartons/crates 26 lb cartons/lugs (California, Mexico) 21 lb 1/2 or 5/9 containers 10 lb 8 quart baskets/cartons Winter squash 50 lb 1-1/9 bushel cartons/crates 40 lb cartons/crates 35 lb cartons/crates 50 squash
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