SGS North America Gains Gauging Approval in Texas City Location
Published Date: 5/7/2026
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Summary
SGS North America, Inc. in Texas City just got the green light to measure petroleum products for U.S. Customs starting May 7, 2025, and this approval lasts for three years. This means businesses dealing with petroleum can trust SGS for accurate gauging without delays or extra costs. The next check-up for SGS will happen in May 2028, keeping everything on track and official.
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SGS Approved to Gauge for Customs
If you run a business that needs petroleum gauging for U.S. Customs, SGS North America, Inc. in Texas City was approved to perform those gauging services as of May 7, 2025, and that approval lasts three years through May 7, 2028.
Approved Gauging Procedures Listed
SGS is explicitly approved to perform the listed 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).
Written Approval Assurance Required
If you plan to hire SGS for gauger services, you should request and receive written assurances from SGS that it is approved by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to perform the specific gauger service you need.
Next Triennial Inspection Scheduled
The notice states the next triennial inspection of SGS will be scheduled for May 2028, following the approval date of May 7, 2025.
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