Description
Specifications for Goods
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Variety: Citrus sinensis (Navel, Valencia, Cara Cara, or other export-approved varieties)
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Maturity: Fully matured and naturally coloured; juice content ≥ 35% (measured at 20 °C) in accordance with international standards
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Appearance: Clean, bright, and smooth skin; free from visible foreign matter, soil, or residues
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Flesh quality: Firm, juicy, and free from dryness or granulation; typical sweetness and aroma of the variety
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Defects: No decay, no insect damage, no splits, no bruises, and no sunburn or abnormal moisture
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Colour: Uniform and characteristic of the variety; light green shades acceptable for early-season fruit if maturity is met
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Odour: Characteristic citrus aroma, free from off-odour or fermentation smell
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Wax coating: Permitted with food-grade natural wax compliant with destination-country regulations
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Clean and well-formed appearance
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Packaging: New, clean, and food-grade carton boxes or plastic crates; fruit uniform in variety, size, and grade per package
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Labelling: Exporter name, variety, grade, size count, net weight, country of origin, and orchard/packhouse registration code (for China export)
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Storage temperature: 4 – 8 °C (avoid condensation, maintain air circulation)
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Transport temperature: 4 – 8 °C with relative humidity of 85 – 90%, continuous cold chain maintained