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Shipping to the United States

We manufacture high-purity fused-silica cuvettes, flow cells and quartz plates in Yixing, China, and ship to US laboratories, universities and distributors every day. This page explains how a US order is processed, which carriers we use, typical transit, and what to expect at US customs.

1. Do You Ship to the United States?

Yes. We ship worldwide, and the United States is one of our busiest destinations. US customers order both in-stock items and custom-made cells — from a single 10 mm quartz cuvette for a routine assay to bulk and OEM quantities for production.

Our products are used with standard spectrophotometer holders from Agilent, Shimadzu, PerkinElmer, Thermo Scientific, Hitachi and Jasco, so a US lab can drop a Scuvette cell straight into existing instrumentation.

2. Order Processing & Lead Time

Lead time depends on whether the item is in stock or made to your specification:

Item typeProduction lead time
In-stock (standard cuvettes, quartz plates)Dispatched within 1 business day after payment confirmation
Custom / made-to-spec (screw-cap to drawing, special path length, non-standard windows)10–20 business days to produce

There is no minimum order quantity — US labs routinely order one cell or a few, and scale up to bulk runs when needed.

3. Carriers & Transit Time

Our standard US service is Yanwen international express, which delivers to the United States in 8–15 days from our export hub. DHL, FedEx and UPS are available on request for faster delivery. For larger or heavier shipments, economy air or sea freight can be arranged on request.

For an in-stock order, the full journey to your US door is:

StepTime
Dispatch from our Yixing warehouse (after payment confirmed)1 business day
Transit to Shanghai export hub~2 days
Yanwen international express to the US8–15 days
Estimated total to US door (in-stock)~11–18 days after payment

A tracking number is emailed to you as soon as the parcel is handed to the carrier.

4. US Customs, Duties & Taxes

Laboratory consumables and optical components imported into the United States may be reviewed by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Whether duties or taxes apply, and at what rate, is determined by CBP based on the product type and declared value.

  • We provide a commercial invoice with accurate product descriptions and HS codes to speed clearance.
  • Whether import charges are prepaid (delivered duty paid) or collected at delivery (delivered at place) depends on the shipping terms agreed when you place the order.
  • If you have a tax-exempt status (e.g. a university or non-profit), let us know so the paperwork reflects it.

Most US orders ship on Delivered At Place (DAP) terms — import duties and taxes, if any, are paid by the buyer at delivery. If you prefer a Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) quote with duties prepaid and included in one all-in price, contact [email protected] before ordering and we will quote it per shipment.

5. Tracking & Delivery

Once dispatched you receive a tracking number by email. Most carriers deliver to the door; a signature may be requested for higher-value parcels. If a delivery attempt is missed, the carrier will leave instructions for redelivery or pickup.

6. Why US Labs Choose Scuvette

  • High-purity material — synthetic fused silica (SiO₂ ≥ 99.99%); JGS1 / JGS2 / JGS3 grades for UV, visible and IR.
  • Fit existing instruments — compatible with Agilent, Shimadzu, PerkinElmer, Thermo, Hitachi and Jasco holders.
  • Full range — screw-cap, micro, sub-micro, demountable, black-wall, long/short path, cylindrical and cubic formats, plus quartz plates.
  • Certified & traceable — ISO 9001:2015 (No. NOA2408337) and EU RoHS compliant (SGS No. TAOEC26010238501); manufacturing since 2010.

7. Quick Reference

QuestionAnswer
Ships to the US?Yes — worldwide shipping
Stock lead time1 business day after payment
Custom lead time10–20 business days
Carriers (standard)Yanwen international express (8–15 days to US)
Transit to US (in-stock)~11–18 days after payment
Minimum orderNone (No MOQ)
Ready to order to a US address? Tell us the exact cells, quantities and any custom specs — we will quote lead time and the carrier option that fits your deadline. Contact Scuvette →

Shipping to the United States — Frequently Asked Questions

Do you ship to the United States?

Yes. We ship worldwide, including daily shipments to laboratories, universities and distributors across the United States, via Yanwen international express, with DHL, FedEx and UPS available on request.

How long does it take to process and deliver a US order?

In-stock items are dispatched within 1 business day after payment confirmation, then move to our Shanghai export hub in about 2 days and reach the US by Yanwen international express in 8–15 days — roughly 11–18 days to your door after payment. Custom or made-to-specification items take 10–20 business days to produce before shipping on the same route.

Which carriers do you use for US deliveries?

Our standard US carrier is Yanwen international express (8–15 days to the US). DHL, FedEx and UPS are available on request for faster delivery; economy air or sea freight can be arranged for larger or heavier shipments.

Who is responsible for US import duties and taxes?

Imported goods may be reviewed by US Customs and Border Protection, and applicable duties or taxes are determined by CBP based on product type and declared value. We provide a commercial invoice with accurate product descriptions and HS codes. Whether duties are prepaid or collected at delivery depends on the shipping terms agreed at order — please confirm the terms with us when you place the order. For a Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) all-in quote with duties prepaid, contact [email protected] before ordering.

Are there minimum order quantities for US customers?

No. There is no minimum order quantity. US labs order single cells for routine work as well as bulk and OEM quantities for production.