Customs Approves Texas Company to Gauge and Test Petroleum
Published Date: 10/20/2026
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Great news for businesses dealing with petroleum! AmSpec, LLC in La Porte, TX, is officially approved to measure and test petroleum products for customs starting July 7, 2026. This approval lasts three years, helping speed up customs checks without extra costs or delays.
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AmSpec Approved for Customs Gauging
AmSpec, LLC in La Porte, Texas, was approved and accredited by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to gauge and test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes as of July 7, 2026. The approval is effective for three years, with the next inspection scheduled for July 2029.
Specific Tests and Gauging Methods Approved
AmSpec is approved for API gauging procedures including API chapters 3 (Tank Gauging), 7 (Temperature Determination), 8 (Sampling), 11 (Physical Properties Data), 12 (Calculation of Petroleum Quantities), and 17 (Marine Measurement). AmSpec is also accredited for specific laboratory methods (CBPL Nos. 27-03, 27-04, 27-06, 27-11, 27-13, 27-48, 27-50, 27-54) corresponding to ASTM standards such as D4006, D95, D473, D445, D4294, D4052, D93, and D1796.
Requirement to Verify Accreditation Before Hiring
Anyone wishing to hire AmSpec for gauger or laboratory services should request and receive written assurance from AmSpec that it is accredited or approved to perform the specific test or gauger service requested. Inquiries may also be directed to U.S. Customs and Border Protection at (202) 344-1060 or via the CBP website listed in the notice.
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