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.