New Haven Firm Approved for Petroleum Checks

2026-11566 — Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec, LLC (South Portland, ME) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

AmSpec, LLC in South Portland, ME, is officially approved to measure and test petroleum products for U.S. Customs starting September 10, 2025. This means businesses dealing with petroleum can trust AmSpec’s work for the next three years, with the next check-up scheduled for 2028. No extra costs or changes for customers are expected—just reliable, official testing and gauging services.

2026-11563 — Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec, LLC (Signal Hill, CA) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

AmSpec, LLC in Signal Hill, CA, just got the green light to measure and test petroleum products for U.S. Customs starting November 20, 2025. This approval lasts three years, helping importers and exporters trust their fuel checks are spot-on. No extra costs or changes for businesses, but keep an eye out for the next inspection in November 2028!

2026-11565 — Notice of Revocation of Customs Brokers' Licenses

Customs brokers who didn’t file their required status reports by February 29, 2024, had their licenses canceled automatically. This affects brokers across various U.S. ports, meaning they can’t legally work until they fix this. If you’re one of them, act fast to avoid losing business and money!

2026-11564 — Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec, LLC (Mickleton, NJ) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

AmSpec, LLC in Mickleton, NJ, just got the green light to measure and test petroleum products for U.S. Customs starting September 29, 2025. This approval lasts three years, helping ensure accurate fuel checks and smooth trade. Businesses dealing with petroleum can trust AmSpec’s certified skills, with the next review set for September 2028—no extra costs announced.

2026-11113 — Tuna Tariff-Rate Quota for Calendar Year 2026 for Tuna Classifiable Under Subheading 1604.14.22, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)

In 2026, the U.S. will allow up to 16.36 million kilograms of tuna in airtight containers to enter with a lower 6% tariff. If imports go over that amount, a higher 12.5% tariff kicks in. This affects tuna importers who need to watch their shipments from January 1 to December 31, 2026, to avoid extra costs.

2026-10979 — Announcement of the National Customs Automation Program (NCAP) Test Regarding Pipeline Global Interoperability Standards for Crude Oil

Starting July 2, 2026, U.S. Customs will test a new way to track crude oil pipelines from Canada and Mexico using smart digital IDs and secure data. This helps Customs see oil movements and ownership changes almost instantly, making border checks faster and smoother. Companies involved in crude oil pipelines can join anytime during the one-year test and share their feedback.

Previous: 2025-07871 — Accreditation and Approval of Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Ferndale, WA) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. in Ferndale, WA, is now officially approved to measure and test petroleum products for customs starting January 8, 2024. This approval lasts for three years and helps businesses by ensuring accurate checks on petroleum shipments. If you deal with petroleum imports or exports, this means smoother customs processes and reliable testing without extra costs.

Next: 2025-07873 — Notice of Proposals To Engage in or To Acquire Companies Engaged in Permissible Nonbanking Activities

Some companies want to start or buy businesses that do activities related to banking but aren’t banks themselves. The Federal Reserve is checking these plans and asking the public to share their thoughts by May 21, 2025. This affects companies across the U.S. and helps make sure these moves follow the rules without causing money trouble.