National Inspection System Official inspection and weighing of domestic shipments is permissive. Statistical sampling plan is applied to export sublot samples to assure uniformity within established criteria. Export industry trades on certificate final at loadport. Varietal Control Government does not control release of varieties. Market determines whether a variety is produced.
Classification is by visual characteristics.
Cleaning Market, not government, determines when grain is cleaned. No standards are set for cleaning and blending. Cleanliness is measured and reported with quality inspection. Little cleaning at local elevators. HRS excepted, cleaning is done to meet contract requirements.