Shipping Policy
Fast, secure, tracked delivery across Europe and worldwide.
1. Shipping Coverage
Pepcore ships worldwide. This covers all EU member states (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden), other European countries such as Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and the United Kingdom, and destinations outside Europe. Select your country at checkout. Orders to non-EU destinations may be subject to customs duties or import VAT, which are the recipient's responsibility.
2. Dispatch & Processing
Orders received before 12:00 CET (noon) Monday through Saturday are processed and dispatched the same business day. Orders received after 12:00 CET or on Sundays/public holidays are dispatched the next business day. Processing includes quality verification and professional packaging.
3. Delivery Times
EU delivery typically takes 2–5 business days from dispatch. Remote EU areas (e.g., Cyprus, Malta) may take 5–7 business days. Orders to the UK, Switzerland, Norway and the rest of Europe typically take 4–7 business days. Destinations outside Europe typically take 5–14 business days plus any customs clearance time. All times are estimates and depend on your location and carrier handling.
4. Packaging & Handling
All packages are shipped in professional outer packaging that protects product integrity during transit. Outer labels are standard carrier shipping labels (sender, recipient, tracking barcode) in line with normal commercial parcel practice. Packages are sealed securely and dispatched with full carrier tracking. Inner product labels carry compliant research-chemical labelling including product name, batch number, and the "for laboratory research use only" notice required for research materials.
5. Tracking & Updates
All orders are shipped with full tracking. You will receive a tracking number via email once your order is dispatched. You can track your package in real-time through the carrier's website. We recommend keeping your tracking number for reference and proof of delivery.
6. Shipping Costs
Shipping is calculated by destination and carrier at checkout. Domestic delivery within the Netherlands starts at 6.95 EUR; elsewhere in the EU and the rest of Europe it ranges roughly 12.50 to 19.95 EUR depending on country and carrier. Destinations outside Europe ship at a flat 34.95 EUR. Orders of 250 EUR or more ship free, worldwide. Any customs duties or import VAT on orders outside the EU are calculated by the carrier and paid by the recipient at delivery.
7. Delivery Address Requirements
You must provide a complete, accurate delivery address including street name and number, postal code, city, and country. We recommend using a residential or business address where someone is present to receive the package. PO boxes and mailroom addresses are not recommended as carriers may not deliver to them. We are not responsible for delivery failures due to incomplete or incorrect addresses.
8. Lost or Damaged Packages
If your package does not arrive within the estimated timeframe, we will help you investigate with the carrier. If confirmed lost by the carrier, we will resend your order at no cost or issue a full refund (after claiming insurance). If your package arrives damaged, document the damage with photos and contact us immediately at info@pepcore.net. We will replace damaged items.
9. Customs & Import Regulations
Pepcore is a legitimate EU-based research chemical supplier. Packages are labeled correctly as research materials. EU countries do not charge import duties for intra-EU shipments. Non-EU recipients may incur customs duties or VAT, which are the recipient's responsibility. Some non-EU countries restrict imports of certain research chemicals. We recommend verifying local regulations before ordering.
10. Refused or Returned Packages
If you refuse delivery or your package is returned by the carrier, we will store it for up to 14 days. You may rearrange reshipment, arrange a different delivery address, or request a refund minus 15% restocking fee. Packages returned due to customer refusal are non-refundable after 14 days.
11. Restrictions & Compliance
Pepcore complies with all EU and member state regulations regarding export of research materials. Products are sold for legitimate research use only. We reserve the right to refuse shipment to addresses where we have reasonable suspicion of misuse or legal violation.
12. Liability & Disclaimers
Pepcore is not responsible for: customs seizure or legal confiscation, delays caused by customs processing, import duties or taxes, damage from weather or carrier negligence (beyond our control), or delivery to incorrect addresses provided by the customer. Our liability for shipping failures is limited to the order value.
13. Force Majeure
In cases of force majeure (natural disaster, war, labor strike, or other unforeseeable circumstances), shipment delays are beyond our control. We will update you of delays and work to resume normal shipping as soon as possible.
14. Contact & Support
For shipping questions, track your order, or report issues, contact us via WhatsApp, Telegram (@Pepcore), or email (info@pepcore.net). Business hours: Monday–Saturday, 9:00–18:00 CET. We typically respond within 1 hour on WhatsApp/Telegram and within 24 hours via email.