NY Lab Gets Green Light to Test Imported Sugars for Customs
Published Date: 12/9/2025
Notice
Summary
Markan Laboratories in New York is now officially approved to test certain sugar products for U.S. Customs starting March 1, 2024, and will keep this status for three years. This means importers and exporters dealing with sugar can trust their tests for customs checks. The lab’s next review will happen in March 2027, keeping things fresh and reliable without extra costs right now.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Markan Lab Accredited for Customs Sugar Tests
Markan Laboratories in New York was accredited to test certain sugar products for U.S. Customs purposes effective March 1, 2024, and the accreditation is for a three-year period. The lab’s next triennial inspection is scheduled for March 2027.
Accredited Test Methods Listed
The laboratory is accredited to perform specific CBP and ICUMSA sugar analysis procedures, including ICUMSA 17-01, 17-02, 17-07, and 17-20 (polarimetric sucrose content by VIS- and NIR-polarimetry and moisture by loss on drying). These are the exact methods the lab may be used for in customs analyses.
Request Written Accreditation Assurance
If you plan to hire this lab for customs analyses, you should request and receive written assurances from Markan Laboratories that it is CBP-accredited for the specific test you need, or contact CBP at (202) 344-1060 or via the listed email to confirm. The Federal Register notice also points to CBP’s website for a complete listing of approved gaugers and accredited laboratories.
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