Buying Research Peptides in the UK and EU: Customs & Shipping Guide
- UK orders are domestic and do not need customs paperwork.
- Most EU destinations clear normally when documentation is correct.
- True delivery problems are rare; most delays are short customs or tracking pauses.
Cross-border shipment of research peptides is straightforward when documented correctly, and a complete mess when it isn't. This article covers what to expect when ordering into the UK or EU.
| Destination | Carrier | Typical transit | Customs profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Royal Mail Tracked | 1–2 business days | No customs clearance |
| Core EU | EDP / Chronopost | 2–3 business days | Usually routine |
| Southern EU | EDP / Chronopost | 3–4 business days | Occasional short hold |
| Switzerland / Norway | Courier + local import | Varies | Expect VAT on arrival |
UK shipments (domestic)
Synedica dispatches UK orders Monday and Wednesday via Royal Mail Tracked 24 or Tracked 48. Typical delivery is next business day or 2 business days respectively. No customs paperwork is required as the goods are dispatched from a UK warehouse.
EU shipments
EU orders move via EDP-Chronopost from a continental hub. Expect 3 business days door to door for standard, 2 days for express. The package is declared as "research material — non-clinical" which is the correct legal description.
- Ireland, France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium — usually no customs intervention.
- Italy, Spain, Portugal — occasional 24-hour hold for routine inspection.
- Switzerland, Norway — non-EU; expect VAT charge on arrival, payable to courier.
What to do if your shipment is delayed
- Check the tracking link first — most "delays" resolve within 24h.
- If held at customs for more than 48h, contact us and we'll issue the supplementary declaration.
- If genuinely lost (no scan for 7+ days), we re-ship at no charge.
What we do NOT ship to
Synedica does not currently ship to: Russia, Belarus, mainland China, or any country under active EU/UK trade sanctions. This is non-negotiable and is enforced at the warehouse level.
Shipping problems are almost always documentation problems. Order the right product, declare the right description, and 99% of shipments arrive on time.
Related pages after the shipping guide
Open the shipping page
Check the operational shipping page for current delivery options and pricing.
Track an existing order
Jump to tracking if the shipment is already in motion.
Review payment flow
Finish the ordering journey by understanding the crypto checkout process.