Texas Lab Approved for Customs Petroleum Gauging
Published Date: 9/29/2026
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Great news! Laboratory Services, Inc. in Kemah, TX, is officially approved to measure and test petroleum products for customs starting July 22, 2025. This means businesses dealing with petroleum can trust their accurate testing for the next three years, with the next check-up scheduled for July 2028. No extra costs are mentioned, just smooth, reliable service ahead!
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Lab Approved for Customs Petroleum Testing
Laboratory Services, Inc., in Kemah, Texas, was approved and accredited to gauge and test petroleum and certain petroleum products for U.S. Customs purposes effective July 22, 2025. This approval is valid for three years (through July 22, 2028) and the next triennial inspection is scheduled for July 2028.
Approved Gauging Procedures (API Chapters)
The approved gauging procedures for this lab include American Petroleum Institute (API) Chapter 3 (Tank Gauging), Chapter 7 (Temperature Determination), Chapter 8 (Sampling), Chapter 12 (Calculations of Petroleum Quantities), and Chapter 17 (Marine Measurement) for petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes.
Accredited Laboratory Test Methods (ASTM/CBPL)
Laboratory Services, Inc. is accredited to perform CBP Laboratory Methods CBPL No. 27-08 (ASTM D86: Distillation of Petroleum Products at Atmospheric Pressure) and CBPL No. 27-48 (ASTM D4052: Density, Relative Density, and API Gravity of Liquids by Digital Density Meter) for customs purposes.
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