Alaska Outfit Approved to Gauge Oil for Customs—Ho Hum
Published Date: 1/26/2026
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Summary
Intertek USA, Inc. in Valdez, Alaska, is officially approved to measure petroleum and related products for customs starting July 8, 2025, and will keep this role for three years. This means businesses dealing with petroleum can trust Intertek for accurate gauging, helping smooth customs processes without extra costs. The next check-up for Intertek’s approval will happen in August 2028.
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Intertek Approved as Gauger
Intertek USA, Inc., in Valdez, Alaska, was approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes effective July 8, 2025. The approval lasts for three years from that date (through July 8, 2028).
Authorized API Gauging Procedures
Intertek is approved to perform specific American Petroleum Institute (API) gauging procedures: Chapter 3 (Tank Gauging), Chapter 7 (Temperature Determination), Chapter 8 (Sampling), Chapter 12 (Calculations), and Chapter 17 (Marine Measurement). Businesses needing those particular services can rely on Intertek’s approval for customs purposes.
Next Triennial Inspection Date
The next triennial inspection for Intertek’s approval will be scheduled for August 2028. This indicates when CBP plans its next formal review of the company’s gauger approval.
Get Written Approval Confirmation
Anyone wishing to hire Intertek for gauger services should request and receive written assurances from Intertek that it is approved to perform the specific gauger service requested. Alternatively, businesses may call CBP at 202-344-1060 or email labs@cbp.dhs.gov to inquire which specific gauger services the entity is approved to perform.
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