GRADING STANDARDS FOR HAWAII GREEN COFFEE
| SIZE* | DEFECTS** | MOISTURE | COLOR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Fancy |
Type 1 – 19
Type 2 – 13 |
8 | 9 – 12% | uniform, green |
| Fancy |
Type 1 – 18
Type 2 – 12 |
12 | 9 – 12% | uniform, green |
| Number 1 |
Type 1 – 16
Type 2 – 10 |
18 | 9 – 12% | uniform,green |
| Select |
Optional
(May be specified) |
5% | 9 – 12% | ——– |
| Prime |
Optional
(May be specified) |
20%**** | 9 – 12% | ——– |
| Hawaii No. 3*** | ——– | 35% | 9 – 12% | ——– |
OFF GRADE = quality lower than Hawaii No. 3. Use of the term “Hawaii” in conjunction with the term “Off grade” is prohibited.
A bean affected by less than 2 pinholes by insect damage shall be scored as 1/10 full imperfection until June 30, 2017. Beginning July 1, 2017, the defect tolerance shall be 1/5 full imperfection.
* Tolerance for Type 2 beans is 10% by weight. No more than 3% other sizes.
** Defects are scored as either full imperfections or less than full imperfections, per 300 grams. Less than full imperfections are scored as 1/5 of a full imperfection.
*** Use of the term “Hamakua”, “Kau”, “Kauai, “Kona”, “Maui, “Molokai”, or “Oahu” in conjunction with the term “No. 3″ or “Off Grade” is prohibited.
**** Defect tolerance of 20% defective beans by weight shall be in effect until June 30, 2017. Beginning July 1, 2017, the defect tolerance shall be 15% defective beans by weight.
For a comprehensive summary of Hawaii’s green coffee standards, please refer to this chart. For a complete written description, please refer to HAR Chapter 4-143.