Intertek Approved as Official Petroleum Measurer for Imports
Published Date: 12/31/2025
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Summary
Great news! Intertek USA, Inc. in Wilmington, NC, is officially approved to measure petroleum products for U.S. Customs starting August 29, 2024, and will keep this role for three years. This means businesses dealing with petroleum can trust Intertek for accurate checks, helping smooth imports and exports without extra costs or delays. The next big check-up for Intertek will happen in August 2027.
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Intertek approved as commercial gauger
Intertek USA, Inc., located at 116 Bryan Road, Suite 101, Wilmington, NC, was approved on August 29, 2024 to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products for U.S. Customs. The approval lasts for three years from that date (through August 29, 2027) and the next triennial inspection is scheduled for August 2027.
Approved gauging procedures listed
CBP approval covers specific American Petroleum Institute (API) gauging procedures: Chapter 3 (Tank Gauging), Chapter 7 (Temperature Determination), Chapter 8 (Sampling), Chapter 11 (Physical Properties Data), Chapter 12 (Calculations), and Chapter 17 (Maritime Measurement). Companies needing those specific measurement procedures may rely on Intertek for those services.
Must request written assurance before hiring
If you plan to hire Intertek for gauger services, you should request and receive written assurance from Intertek that it is approved by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to perform the specific gauger service you need. Alternatively, you may contact CBP at (202) 344-1060 or send inquiries to labsandsci@cbp.dhs.gov to confirm the specific approved services.
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