Louisiana Lab Gets Customs Gauger Green Light
Published Date: 7/7/2025
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Summary
Great news! AmSpec, LLC in Destrehan, LA, is officially approved to measure and test petroleum products for customs starting May 8, 2024. This means businesses dealing with these products can trust AmSpec’s work for the next three years, keeping things smooth and official without extra costs or delays.
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AmSpec Approved for Customs Testing
If your business imports or handles petroleum or certain petroleum products for U.S. Customs, AmSpec, LLC in Destrehan, LA is approved to gauge (measure) and accredited to test those products for customs purposes starting May 8, 2024. The approval and accreditation last for three years (through May 7, 2027).
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