Louisiana Laboratory Approved to Test Petroleum for Customs
Published Date: 10/20/2026
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Summary
SGS North America, Inc. in Reserve, Louisiana, is officially approved to test petroleum products for U.S. Customs starting May 28, 2025, and will keep this status for three years. This means businesses dealing with petroleum can trust SGS for accurate testing without delays. The next check-up for SGS will happen in May 2028, keeping quality on point and customs smooth.
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SGS Reserve Lab Accredited for 3 Years
You or your business can hire SGS North America, Inc. in Reserve, Louisiana to perform customs testing of petroleum and certain petroleum products starting May 28, 2025. That accreditation lasts for three years (through May 28, 2028), with the next triennial inspection scheduled for May 2028.
Accredited for Specific CBPL/ASTM Petroleum Tests
SGS Reserve is accredited to perform these specific analyses for customs: CBPL No. 27-06 (ASTM D473, sediment in crude oils and fuel oils), CBPL No. 27-13 (ASTM D4294, sulfur in petroleum by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence), and CBPL No. 27-48 (ASTM D4052, density/relative density/API gravity by digital density meter).
Must Request Written Accreditation Assurance
Before hiring this lab, you should request and receive written assurance that SGS is accredited to run the specific test you need. For questions, CBP gives a phone number (202-344-1060), an email ([email protected]), and a website: www.cbp.gov/about/labs-scientific/commercial-gaugers-and-laboratories.
Accreditation Applies to Reserve, LA Facility Address
The accredited facility is SGS North America, Inc., located at 3735 W Airline Highway, Reserve, Louisiana 70084. You should use this address when directing samples or inquiries to the accredited site.
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