Louisiana Firm Gets Nod to Gauge Veggie Oils at Border
Published Date: 12/31/2025
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Summary
Thionville Surveying Company in Harahan, LA, just got the green light to measure and test animal and vegetable oils for customs starting May 14, 2024. This means they’re officially trusted for the next three years, helping businesses with accurate oil inspections. If you deal with these oils, expect smoother customs checks and no extra fees right now.
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Thionville Accredited for Oils (3 years)
Thionville Surveying Company, Inc. in Harahan, LA, was approved and accredited by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to gauge and test animal and vegetable oils for customs purposes as of May 14, 2024. The approval/accreditation is for the next three years, with the next triennial inspection scheduled for May 2027.
Approved Gauging Procedures Listed
Thionville is approved to perform the following gauging procedures for animal and vegetable oils: NIOP 5.10.5 (Weight Determination/Gauging) and ISO 5555 (Animal and vegetable fats and oils—Sampling). These approvals are part of its CBP accreditation as of May 14, 2024.
Specific Lab Methods Accredited
Thionville is accredited to perform these CBP laboratory analysis methods for animal and vegetable oils as of May 14, 2024: CBPL 15-02 (AOCS Ca 5a-40 Free Fatty Acids), CBPL 15-12 (AOCS Ce 1h-05 Fatty Acid Determination by Capillary GLC), CBPL 27-48 (ASTM D4052 Density/API Gravity by Digital Density Meter), and CBPL 33-08 (USP 621 Chromatography).
Must Get Written Assurance Before Hiring
Anyone who wants to hire Thionville for gauging or laboratory analyses should request and receive written assurance from the company that it is accredited or approved to perform the specific test or gauger service requested. Alternatively, you may call CBP at (202) 344-1060, email labs@cbp.dhs.gov, or check the CBP website for the complete listing.
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