CBP accredits Saybolt Deer Park, TX as gauger and lab
On September 15, 2026, US Customs and Border Protection announced the accreditation and approval of Saybolt LP in Deer Park, TX, as a commercial gauger and laboratory for petroleum and related products, effective October 29, 2025, valid for three years.
What changed
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) formally approved Saybolt LP in Deer Park, TX, to perform gauging and laboratory testing of petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes. The approval, effective October 29, 2025, lasts three years until October 2028.
Saybolt LP is authorized to carry out specific American Petroleum Institute gauging procedures and multiple ASTM and CBP laboratory test methods, including measurement of density, water content, sediment, viscosity, sulfur content, and flash point.
Importers should verify with Saybolt LP that the required tests or gauging services are covered by CBP accreditation. The CBP provides a directory of approved gaugers and laboratories.
Action Checklist for Importers Regarding Saybolt LP Accreditation
- Confirm that Saybolt LP's CBP accreditation covers the specific petroleum gauging or laboratory test your shipment requires.
- Obtain written assurance from Saybolt LP verifying their approval and accreditation status for your needed service.
- Check the CBP website or contact CBP to verify any updates ahead of engaging Saybolt LP for customs-related petroleum testing.