Shipping samples to Isolab Scientific for analysis
When shipping samples to Isolab Scientific the samples should be sent together with a customs declaration if required and a commercial invoice to identify them.
If using a courier such as FedEx / DHL / UPS, you may prefer to use their online commercial invoice.
You will need the following information to complete the commercial invoice:
- Reason for Import: Research samples for laboratory testing to destruction.
- CPC: 4000C33
- EORI: GB461389768000
- Commodity code: use appropriate tariff code below which best describes your samples
- No commercial value or 10 GBP
Apply a nominal value of a few pounds or Euros to the package for customs clearance purposes (e.g., 10 GBP).
Nb. CPC 4000C33 is used because all samples are tested to destruction.
| Sample Type | Tariff Code |
| Animal blood powder (freeze dried) | 3002120000 |
| Animal tissue / powder (freeze dried) | 0511998590 |
| Animal hair | 5102200000 |
| Carbonates | 2530907010 |
| Certified reference materials | 3822900090 |
| Claws, antlers, hooves, and beaks | 0507900000 |
| Collagen and ancient bone or tooth | 9705100030 |
| Dead fish products | 0511919000 |
| Dried plants/grasses | 0604909100 |
| Feathers | 0505900000 |
| Fossilized plants | 9705100090 |
| Human blood | 3002901000 |
| Rocks | 2517490000 |
| Sediment or sand | 2505100090 |
| Soil or Peat | 2703000000 |
| Water | 2853901000 |
Ensure the samples are properly prepared and packaged securely. Samples should be clean, dry, and free from contaminates that could interfere with the analysis. It is recommended to use small, sturdy boxes instead of envelopes and to label samples clearly with the appropriate reference number and analysis type.
Please ship your samples to the following address:
Isolab Scientific Ltd
Europa House
Coppicemere Drive
Crewe
Cheshire
CW1 6GZ
UK
Fao: Lynsey Wheeldon
Tel: +44 (0)20 3278 2351
Additional import declarations may be required when shipping the following samples:
- Animal blood products / Animal products / Animal tissue for research
- Feathers
- Fish tissue
- Soil samples
- Human urine samples
- Dried human blood and hair samples
Download a copy of this information here.
Please contact sales@isolab-scientific.com for more information.
Sample Documentation
Animal blood products declaration template
Fish tissue declaration template
Human specimen shipping guide – dried blood and hair
Shipping human blood or hair samples
Human specimen shipping guide – urine
Shipping urine specimen samples
Human urine specimens cover letter
impgen-2010-08-animal tissue for research
Shipping animal blood or tissue samples
