2026-00298Notice

Ft. Lauderdale Lab Approved: Gauging Uncle Sam's Fuel Imports

Published Date: 1/12/2026

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Summary

Intertek USA in Ft. Lauderdale just got the green light to measure and test petroleum products for U.S. Customs starting August 6, 2024. This approval lasts three years, helping make sure fuel imports are checked accurately and fairly. Businesses dealing with petroleum can count on Intertek’s trusted services without any new fees or delays.

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Intertek approved to test petroleum

Intertek USA (Ft. Lauderdale) is approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products for U.S. Customs as of August 6, 2024, for a three-year period through a triennial inspection scheduled for August 2027. The approval covers API gauging procedures (Chapters 3, 7, 8, 12, and 17) and laboratory methods including CBPL 27-08 (ASTM D86) and CBPL 27-48 (ASTM D4052).

You must confirm accreditation before hiring

If you hire Intertek for gauging or laboratory work for customs purposes, you should request written assurance from Intertek that it is accredited or approved to perform the specific test or gauging service you need. For questions, contact CBP at (202) 344-1060, email [email protected], or see http://www.cbp.gov/about/labs-scientific/commercial-gaugers-and-laboratories.

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8/6/2024
1/12/2026

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