How Are Mangoes Classified?

Mangoes are classified by the general appearance, quality, and condition:

Extra Class

• Mangoes have superior quality and must be characteristic of the variety.

• Mangoes of this class are mature, clean, well-trimmed, well-formed, smooth, and free from pre-harvest defects associated with insects, diseases, and handling.
• Except for very slight superficial defects, these defects do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the keeping quality, and presentation in the package.

Class I

• Mangoes have good quality is characteristic of the variety. 
  
• Mangoes of this class are mature, clean, well-trimmed, well-formed, smooth, and free from pre-harvest defects associated with insects, diseases, and handling.

• Except for very slight superficial defects, these defects do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the keeping quality, and presentation in the package.

Class II

• Mangoes do not qualify as Extra Class or Class I but satisfy the requirement of Class II.
  
• Mangoes of this class are mature, reasonably clean, well-trimmed, fairly well-formed, smooth, and free from diseases, insects, infestation, and any damage that materially affects the general appearance of the produce, the keeping quality, and presentation in the package.