Tampa Firm Earns Customs Nod for Petroleum Testing Duties
Published Date: 11/19/2025
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Summary
Camin Cargo Control, Inc. in Tampa, FL, just got the green light to measure and test petroleum products for U.S. Customs starting August 22, 2024. This means they’re officially trusted for the next three years to make sure fuel shipments are accurate and up to standard. If you deal with petroleum imports or exports, this approval keeps things smooth and reliable without extra costs or delays.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Tampa Lab Approved for Customs Fuel Testing
Camin Cargo Control, Inc. in Tampa, FL, was approved and accredited by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to gauge and test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes as of August 22, 2024. The approval lasts three years, with the next triennial inspection scheduled for August 2027.
Specific Fuel Tests the Lab Can Perform
Camin Cargo Control, Inc. is approved to perform API gauging procedures (API chapters 3, 7, 8, 12, and 17) and accredited to run specific laboratory methods including CBPL/ASTM tests: D95 (water by distillation), D86 (distillation at atmospheric pressure), D2622 (sulfur by X-ray fluorescence), D4052 (density/API gravity by digital density meter), and D5191 (vapor pressure mini method).
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