California Lab Wins Customs Petroleum Approval
Published Date: 6/10/2026
Notice
Summary
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!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
AmSpec Approved for CBP Petroleum Gauging
AmSpec, LLC in Signal Hill, CA was approved and accredited to gauge and test petroleum and certain petroleum products for U.S. Customs purposes starting November 20, 2025. This approval is valid for three years and the next inspection is scheduled for November 2028. If you hire a lab or gauger for customs petroleum testing, you can ask AmSpec to perform those services for CBP purposes.
Tests and Gauging Methods AmSpec May Perform
The approval lists the API gauging chapters AmSpec may use: Chapters 3, 7, 8, 11, 12, and 17. AmSpec is accredited for specific CBP/ASTM laboratory methods including CBPL Nos. 27-05, 27-06, 27-07, 27-13, 27-46, and 27-48 (with the corresponding ASTM test methods named in the notice).
Your PRIA Score
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Sign up for a PRIA Policy Scan to see your personalized alignment score for this federal register document and every other regulation we track. We analyze your financial profile against policy provisions to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
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.
2026-11564 — 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.
2026-11565 — 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!
2026-11113 — 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.
2026-11019 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension; Cargo Manifest/Declaration, Stow Plan, Container Status Messages and Importer Security Filing
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is asking to keep collecting important shipping info like cargo manifests, stow plans, and container updates. This affects importers and shipping companies who must keep sharing these details to help keep trade safe and smooth. They want your feedback by August 3, 2026, but no new fees or big changes are coming—just an extension to keep things running.
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 / Next Documents
Previous: 2026-11562 — Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Foreign Quarantine Notices
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service wants to update and keep collecting info to stop harmful plant bugs and diseases from entering or spreading in the U.S. This affects farmers, importers, and anyone moving plants across borders. They’re asking for public comments by August 10, 2026, and there’s no new cost for those involved—just a smoother way to keep plants safe!
Next: 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.