Wrappers (A Group).

§ 29.3646 Wrappers (A Group). This group consists of leaves from the Heavy Leaf and the Thin Leaf groups. Cured leaves of the A group are very elastic, have small- to medium-sized and blending fibers, and show a low percentage of injury affecting wrapper yield. Grades Grade names, minimum specifications, and tolerances A1F Choice Quality Medium-brown Wrappers.     Ripe, medium body, open leaf structure, smooth, rich in oil, clear finish, deep color intensity elastic, spready, and 20 percent of leaves not lower than B2 or C2. A2F Fine Quality Medium-brown Wrappers     Ripe, medium body, open leaf structure, smooth, rich in oil, clear finish, deep color intensity, elastic, spready and 30 percent of leaves not lower than B2 or C2. A3F Good Quality Medium-brown Wrappers.     Ripe, medium body, open leaf structure, smooth, oily, clear finish, deep color intensity, elastic, normal width, and 40 percent of leaves not lower than B3 or C3. A1R Choice Quality Reddish-brown Wrappers.     Ripe, medium body, open leaf structure, smooth, rich in oil, clear finish, deep color intensity, elastic, spready, and 20 percent of leaves not lower than B2 or C2. A2R Fine Quality Reddish-brown Wrappers.     Ripe, medium body, open leaf structure, smooth, rich in oil, clear finish, deep color intensity, elastic, spready and 30 percent of leaves not lower than B2 or C2. A3R Good Quality Reddish-brown Wrappers.     Ripe, medium body, open leaf structure, smooth, oily, clear finish, deep color intensity, elastic, normal width, and 40 percent of leaves not lower than B3 or C3. [30 FR 9207, July 23, 1965, as amended at 49 FR 16759, Apr. 20, 1984]