Texas City AmSpec Joins Petroleum Gauging Approved Ranks
Published Date: 12/9/2025
Notice
Summary
AmSpec LLC in Texas City just got the green light to measure and test petroleum products for customs for the next three years starting May 14, 2025. This means they’re officially trusted to handle important checks that help keep trade smooth and fair. Businesses dealing with petroleum can count on AmSpec’s services until their next review in May 2028, with no extra costs announced.
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AmSpec Approved for Customs Testing
AmSpec LLC (Texas City, TX) was approved to gauge petroleum and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for U.S. Customs purposes for three years starting May 14, 2025. Businesses that need customs gauging or lab testing can employ AmSpec for those services through the next triennial inspection scheduled for May 2028.
Specific API and ASTM Methods Approved
The notice lists the approved gauging procedures (API chapters 3, 7, 8, 11, 12, and 17) and the accredited laboratory methods, including CBPL/ASTM methods such as D4006, D95, D4928, D86, D445, D4294, D5002, D4052, D93, D2709, D1796, and D5191. If you need one of these specific tests for customs, AmSpec is accredited/approved to perform them as of May 14, 2025.
Businesses Must Verify Accreditation
Anyone wanting to hire AmSpec for gauging or laboratory analyses should request and receive written assurance that the company is accredited or approved to perform the specific test or gauger service requested. Alternatively, businesses may contact U.S. Customs and Border Protection at (202) 344-1060 or the provided email to confirm accreditation.
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