Size, selection method and analytical results are separate information. A grade name does not settle every technical or food-suitability requirement.
Reading catalogue names
The catalogue lists SA Quality Bales, FAQ Bales, SS Press Bales; HPS 4–7 cm, HPS 5–10 cm and HPS Uncalibrated; Machine Select 4–7 cm, 5–10 cm and Uncalibrated. Use these nine names consistently in quotations and sample requests.
What should samples be compared for?
Specify expectations for size distribution, colour, integrity, broken leaves and foreign material. A catalogue size label is not an absolute tolerance guarantee for every leaf. Agree acceptance range, measurement method and packaging during quotation.
Request analyses separately from grade
Moisture, essential-oil content and destination-market analyses cannot be inferred from the grade name. Match any requested report to the batch and method. Choose for your application and written criteria; selecting only the largest leaf is insufficient.