Baytown's AmSpec Gets Green Light for Oil Measurements – Ho Hum
Published Date: 5/7/2026
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Summary
AmSpec LLC in Baytown, TX, just got the green light to measure petroleum products for U.S. Customs starting September 15, 2025, and their approval lasts three years. This means businesses dealing with petroleum can trust AmSpec to handle important gauging tasks following official standards. The next check-up for AmSpec will happen in September 2028, keeping everything on track and reliable.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Specific API gauging procedures approved
AmSpec is approved to perform these American Petroleum Institute (API) gauging procedures: Chapter 3 (Tank Gauging), Chapter 7 (Temperature Determination), Chapter 8 (Sampling), Chapter 11 (Physical Properties Data), Chapter 12 (Calculation of Petroleum Quantities), and Chapter 17 (Marine Measurement). Businesses needing those specific measurement services can rely on AmSpec to perform them for customs purposes.
AmSpec approved as CBP gauger
AmSpec LLC in Baytown, TX was approved by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes effective September 15, 2025. The approval lasts three years and the next triennial inspection is scheduled for September 2028.
Verify written approval before hiring
Anyone wishing to hire AmSpec to conduct gauger services should request written assurance from AmSpec that it is approved by U.S. Customs and Border Protection for the specific service requested, or contact CBP at (202) 344-1060 or via the listed CBP email/address. The CBP website lists all approved gaugers and accredited laboratories.
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