Freeport AmSpec Lab Approved for Fuel Customs Testing
Published Date: 12/9/2025
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Summary
AmSpec LLC in Freeport, TX, is officially approved to measure and test petroleum products for U.S. Customs starting May 21, 2025. This means they can help make sure fuel shipments are accurate and meet standards for the next three years, with the next check-up in 2028. Businesses dealing with petroleum can count on AmSpec’s trusted services without any new fees or delays.
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AmSpec Accredited for CBP Petroleum Testing
AmSpec LLC in Freeport, TX is approved to gauge and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for U.S. Customs as of May 21, 2025, for a three-year period through May 21, 2028. The approval covers API chapters 3, 7, 8, 11, 12, and 17 and accreditation lists CBPL/ASTM methods including CBPL Nos. 27-06, 27-07, 27-11, 27-13, 27-46 and ASTM methods D473, D4807, D445, D4294, D5002, D3227, D4007, and D5705.
You Must Get Written Accreditation Assurance
If you plan to hire AmSpec for laboratory analyses or gauger services for customs purposes, you should request and receive written assurance from AmSpec that it is accredited or approved to perform the specific test or gauger service you need. You may also confirm the specific approvals by calling U.S. Customs and Border Protection at 202-344-1060 or emailing labsinquiries@cbp.dhs.gov.
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