Benicia Intertek Gains Three-Year Customs Gauger Accreditation
Published Date: 12/12/2025
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Summary
Intertek USA, Inc. in Benicia, CA, just got the green light to measure and test petroleum products for U.S. Customs starting March 14, 2025. This means they’re officially trusted to handle important fuel checks for the next three years, helping keep trade smooth and accurate. If you work with petroleum imports or exports, this update matters—no extra costs, just reliable testing ahead!
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Intertek Accredited for Customs Testing
If you use gauging or laboratory testing for petroleum for U.S. Customs, Intertek USA, Inc. in Benicia, CA is approved to provide those services as of March 14, 2025. The approval is valid for three years (through March 14, 2028) and the next triennial inspection is scheduled for March 2028.
Specific Gauging Procedures and Lab Methods
Intertek USA, Inc. (Benicia, CA) is approved to perform API gauging procedures in chapters 3, 7, 8, 12, and 17. It is accredited for the listed CBP laboratory/ASTM methods including D4006, D95, D4928, D473, D4807, D4294, D5002, D4052, D1796, and D4007 for customs purposes.
Requirement to Verify Accreditation First
If you plan to hire Intertek (or any commercial gauger or laboratory) for customs-related petroleum testing, you should request written assurance from the entity that it is accredited or approved for the specific test. You may also contact U.S. Customs and Border Protection at (202) 344-1060 or the provided email to confirm the specific accreditation.
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