(Proposed by the United States)
| Preliminary Cut: | Removal of the rind under the button end down to the flesh |
| 1 st Cut: 6.4 mm (¼ inch cut) | Any amount of dryness or mushy condition permitted in this area, or equivalent by volume in other parts of the fruit. ALL GRADES. |
| 2nd Cut: 6.4 mm (¼ inch cut) | If first cut (or equivalent) totally affected, any amount of dryness or mushy condition in second cut considered DAMAGE. Score against Extra Class and Class I. Permit any amount in first cut and second cut in Class II. |
| 3rd Cut: 6.4 (¼ inch cut) | If first and second cuts (or equivalent) totally affected, any amount in this area is considered scorable against Class II. |
