WA Company Cleared for Petroleum Tests and Gauging Duties
Published Date: 7/10/2025
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Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. in Vancouver, WA, is now officially approved to measure and test petroleum products for customs for the next three years starting January 11, 2024. This means businesses dealing with petroleum can trust their work for customs checks. No extra costs or deadlines for you—just smooth sailing ahead!
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BV Approved for Customs Petroleum Testing
If your business deals with petroleum, Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Vancouver, WA) is approved to gauge and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for U.S. Customs. This approval is effective for three years starting January 11, 2024 (through January 10, 2027). The notice states there are no extra costs or deadlines for you.
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