Federal Register #2026-09025

SGS North America, Inc. Approved for Petroleum Gauging and Laboratory Services by U.S. Customs and Border Protection

This announcement details the approval of SGS North America, Inc. as a commercial gauger and laboratory for petroleum and petroleum products by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security - Office: Laboratories and Scientific Services - OEM/Vendor: - SGS North America, Inc. (approved locations: Seabrook, TX and Texas City, TX) - Products/Services Requested: - Commercial gauger services for petroleum and certain petroleum products - Includes tank gauging, temperature determination, sampling, calculations, and marine measurement - Must comply with American Petroleum Institute (API) standards (Chapters 3, 7, 8, 12, 17) - Laboratory analysis services for petroleum and certain petroleum products - Accredited for laboratory analysis procedures per CBP and ASTM standards - Client Representative Technical Assistance Portal (CRTAP) - New information collection portal for trade participants to report and track technical issues with electronic cargo systems (ABI and ACE) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - SGS North America, Inc. must maintain compliance with API and ASTM standards for all gauging and laboratory procedures - Approvals are valid for three years, with triennial inspections required for continued authorization - CRTAP is a new initiative to support technical assistance for electronic trade systems - Places of Performance/Delivery: - SGS North America, Inc. facilities in Seabrook, TX (2113 Seabrook Circle, 77586) and Texas City, TX (2800 Loop 197 South, 77591) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection Laboratories and Scientific Services, 4150 Interwood South Parkway, Houston, TX 77032

Description

SGS North America, Inc. (Texas City, TX) has been approved as a commercial gauger to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes. This approval is effective for three years starting from May 7, 2025. The company is authorized to perform specific gauging procedures as per American Petroleum Institute standards. The next triennial inspection is scheduled for May 2028. This approval is issued under the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations.

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