CBP Anoints Puerto Rico Lab for Official Oil Testing

2026-11566 — Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec, LLC (South Portland, ME) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

AmSpec, LLC in South Portland, ME, is officially approved to measure and test petroleum products for U.S. Customs starting September 10, 2025. This means businesses dealing with petroleum can trust AmSpec’s work for the next three years, with the next check-up scheduled for 2028. No extra costs or changes for customers are expected—just reliable, official testing and gauging services.

2026-11563 — Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec, LLC (Signal Hill, CA) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

AmSpec, LLC in Signal Hill, CA, just got the green light to measure and test petroleum products for U.S. Customs starting November 20, 2025. This approval lasts three years, helping importers and exporters trust their fuel checks are spot-on. No extra costs or changes for businesses, but keep an eye out for the next inspection in November 2028!

2026-11565 — Notice of Revocation of Customs Brokers' Licenses

Customs brokers who didn’t file their required status reports by February 29, 2024, had their licenses canceled automatically. This affects brokers across various U.S. ports, meaning they can’t legally work until they fix this. If you’re one of them, act fast to avoid losing business and money!

2026-11564 — Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec, LLC (Mickleton, NJ) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

AmSpec, LLC in Mickleton, NJ, just got the green light to measure and test petroleum products for U.S. Customs starting September 29, 2025. This approval lasts three years, helping ensure accurate fuel checks and smooth trade. Businesses dealing with petroleum can trust AmSpec’s certified skills, with the next review set for September 2028—no extra costs announced.

2026-11113 — Tuna Tariff-Rate Quota for Calendar Year 2026 for Tuna Classifiable Under Subheading 1604.14.22, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)

In 2026, the U.S. will allow up to 16.36 million kilograms of tuna in airtight containers to enter with a lower 6% tariff. If imports go over that amount, a higher 12.5% tariff kicks in. This affects tuna importers who need to watch their shipments from January 1 to December 31, 2026, to avoid extra costs.

2026-10979 — Announcement of the National Customs Automation Program (NCAP) Test Regarding Pipeline Global Interoperability Standards for Crude Oil

Starting July 2, 2026, U.S. Customs will test a new way to track crude oil pipelines from Canada and Mexico using smart digital IDs and secure data. This helps Customs see oil movements and ownership changes almost instantly, making border checks faster and smoother. Companies involved in crude oil pipelines can join anytime during the one-year test and share their feedback.

Previous: 2025-23895 — Procurement List; Additions and Deletions

Starting January 29, 2026, some products and services will be added to or removed from the government’s special shopping list that supports nonprofit groups employing people who are blind or severely disabled. This means federal agencies must buy the new items from these nonprofits, helping them keep jobs while some old items get dropped. No big money or paperwork changes for most small businesses, just a smooth switch to support a great cause!

Next: 2025-23899 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension: Form S-4-Registration Statement

The SEC is asking for comments on extending the use of Form S-4, which companies file when they combine businesses and offer new securities. About 228 companies file this form yearly, spending lots of time and money—over 217,000 hours and nearly $392 million in outside fees. The SEC wants to make sure this process stays useful and not too burdensome, so they’re inviting feedback before renewing the approval.