7 C.F.R. § 29.3646

Current through September 30, 2024
Section 29.3646 - Wrappers (A Group)

This group consists of leaves from the Heavy Leaf and the Thin Leaf groups. Cured leaves of the A group are very elastic, have small- to medium-sized and blending fibers, and show a low percentage of injury affecting wrapper yield.

GradesGrade names, minimum specifications, and tolerances
A1FChoice Quality Medium-brown Wrappers.
Ripe, medium body, open leaf structure, smooth, rich in oil, clear finish, deep color intensity elastic, spready, and 20 percent of leaves not lower than B2 or C2.
A2FFine Quality Medium-brown Wrappers
Ripe, medium body, open leaf structure, smooth, rich in oil, clear finish, deep color intensity, elastic, spready and 30 percent of leaves not lower than B2 or C2.
A3FGood Quality Medium-brown Wrappers.
Ripe, medium body, open leaf structure, smooth, oily, clear finish, deep color intensity, elastic, normal width, and 40 percent of leaves not lower than B3 or C3.
A1RChoice Quality Reddish-brown Wrappers.
Ripe, medium body, open leaf structure, smooth, rich in oil, clear finish, deep color intensity, elastic, spready, and 20 percent of leaves not lower than B2 or C2.
A2RFine Quality Reddish-brown Wrappers.
Ripe, medium body, open leaf structure, smooth, rich in oil, clear finish, deep color intensity, elastic, spready and 30 percent of leaves not lower than B2 or C2.
A3RGood Quality Reddish-brown Wrappers.
Ripe, medium body, open leaf structure, smooth, oily, clear finish, deep color intensity, elastic, normal width, and 40 percent of leaves not lower than B3 or C3.

7 C.F.R. §29.3646

30 FR 9207, July 23, 1965, as amended at 49 FR 16759, Apr. 20, 1984