Federal Register #2026-09027

CBP Accreditation of SGS North America, Inc. for Petroleum Gauging and Laboratory Services

This notice announces the accreditation and approval of SGS North America, Inc. as a commercial gauger and laboratory for petroleum and certain petroleum products by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Laboratories and Scientific Services - OEMs and Vendors: - SGS North America, Inc. (Bridgeview, IL) - Products/Services Requested: - Accreditation and approval for petroleum gauging and laboratory analysis services - Includes API and ASTM methods for: - Tank gauging, temperature and density determination, sampling, calculations, marine measurement - Laboratory analysis: distillation, viscosity, sulfur content, density, flash point, water and sediment, vapor pressure, hydrocarbon types, benzene and toluene determination, MTBE/ETBE/TAME/DIPE/alcohols determination, total sulfur determination - Certification process for cargo containers and road vehicles for transport under Customs seal (information collection extension) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - SGS must provide written assurance of accreditation for specific tests upon request - Accreditation is valid for three years, with triennial inspection required - Certification of containers and vehicles must comply with international Customs conventions - Key Locations: - SGS North America, Inc., Bridgeview, IL (primary place of performance) - CBP Laboratories and Scientific Services, Houston, TX - CBP Office of Trade, Washington, DC

Description

SGS North America, Inc. located in Bridgeview, IL, has been approved and accredited as a commercial gauger and laboratory to gauge and test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes. This accreditation is effective as of May 7, 2025, and will last for three years, with the next triennial inspection scheduled for May 2028. The approval covers specific gauging procedures and laboratory analysis methods as per U.S. Customs and Border Protection and ASTM standards. Interested parties should obtain written assurances from SGS North America, Inc. regarding their accreditation status for specific tests or gauger services.

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