CBP Nods: King Inspection Gets Petroleum Gauging Green Light
Published Date: 12/31/2025
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Summary
King Inspection and Testing, Inc. in Carson, CA, just got the green light to measure and test petroleum products for customs for the next three years starting June 27, 2025. This means businesses dealing with petroleum can trust their inspections and lab results for official customs checks. The company will be reviewed again in June 2028, keeping quality and accuracy on point without extra costs for now.
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Accredited gauger approved for three years
King Inspection and Testing, Inc., in Carson, CA, was approved and accredited as a commercial gauger and laboratory to gauge and test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for three years starting June 27, 2025. The company’s next triennial inspection is scheduled for June 2028.
Approved API gauging procedures listed
King Inspection and Testing, Inc. is approved to perform API gauging procedures for petroleum and certain petroleum products including API Chapter 3 (Tank Gauging), Chapter 7 (Temperature Determination), Chapter 8 (Sampling), Chapter 12 (Calculations of Petroleum Quantities), and Chapter 17 (Marine Measurement) for customs purposes.
Accredited laboratory methods authorized
The laboratory accreditation covers CBP/ASTM methods including CBPL 27-02 (ASTM D1298 for density/relative density/API gravity), CBPL 27-08 (ASTM D86 for distillation), and ASTM D5972 (freezing point of aviation fuels) for customs testing of petroleum products.
Businesses should get written accreditation assurances
Anyone who wants to employ King Inspection and Testing, Inc. for gauging or laboratory analyses should request and receive written assurance that the entity is accredited or approved by U.S. Customs and Border Protection for the specific test or service, or contact CBP at (202) 344-1060 or via the CBP email address provided.
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