CBP approves Saybolt Pittsburgh as petroleum gauger
In a notice published September 15, 2026, US Customs and Border Protection reported that Saybolt LP in Pittsburgh, PA, was approved as a commercial gauger for petroleum and certain petroleum products as of September 3, 2025. The notice states a three-year approval period and a September 2028 triennial inspection.
What changed
The Department of Homeland Security, via US Customs and Border Protection, published official notice approving Saybolt LP (Pittsburgh, PA) as a commercial gauger under 19 CFR 151.13. The company is authorized to gauge petroleum and select petroleum products according to American Petroleum Institute standards (Chapters 3,7,8,12,17).
The approval took effect September 3, 2025, and is valid through September 2028, with a triennial inspection scheduled for that year. Businesses using Saybolt LP's gauger services must verify the company’s approval for their required gauging scope. Contact CBP or Saybolt LP directly for confirmation.
Key Compliance Steps for Importers Using Saybolt LP Gauger Services
- Confirm written assurance from Saybolt LP of approval for specific gauging services needed.
- Verify the gauger’s current approval status and scope via CBP contacts or website.
- Schedule gauging services ensuring use of approved procedures per American Petroleum Institute chapters listed in the notice.