The different grades of dates are Grade A, Grade B, and Grade C. Grade A, B, and C has a score of 90, 80, and 70 points, respectively.
- Grade A: The quality of whole or pitted dates that are of one variety, that possess a good color, that is practically uniform in size, that is practically free from defects, that possess a good character, and that score not less than 90 points.
- Grade B: The quality of whole or pitted dates, other than whole dry dates for processing that are of one variety, that possess a reasonably good color, that is reasonably uniform in size, that are reasonably free from defects, that possess a reasonably good character, and that score not less than 80 points.
- Grade C: The quality of whole or pitted dates other than whole dry dates for processing that are of one variety or of date pieces or macerated dates that possess a fairly good color, that is fairly uniform in size except for date pieces or macerated dates, that are fairly free from defects, that possess a fairly good character, and that score not less than 70 points.