PACKAGING & SHIPPING

PACKAGING & SHIPPING

Harborgen Biotech ships some products in plastic foam (polystyrene) containers with gel ice packs and recommends that its distributors do the same. Gel ice packs are kept at -20°C for at least 72 hours prior to shipment and the polystyrene boxes are tightly sealed. Tests have shown that products shipped under these conditions will stay at 2°C to 8°C for more than 24 hours. Testing at HGB has shown that there is no difference in activity and stability between enzymes that are shipped with gel ice packs and enzymes shipped on dry ice.

Some HGB enzymes are stored in buffered 50% glycerol and remain liquid at temperatures down to -35°C. If these enzymes are shipped at colder temperatures (for example, in the presence of dry ice) the products will freeze. Proteins subjected to repeated freeze/thaw cycles may lose activity.
We have used these shipping conditions for years that we have been providing our enzyme and related products to the scientific community. If this shipping procedure posed any risk to our products, we would change the procedure immediately.

While Harborgen Biotech recommends storage of its enzymes at -20°C, exposure to higher temperatures (4 to 10°C) during shipping does not pose any risk to the enzymes. Furthermore, each enzyme is shipped in a specific storage buffer which has been optimized for long-term stability.

SHIPPING RATES

Harborgen Biotech offers free shipping to all U.S. available locations for all orders totaling over $500.00 (net).
U.S. orders under $500.00 are currently charged $48.00 per order for shipping and handling. Charges are prepaid and added to invoice.
Please note that free shipping is also available to qualified U.S. HGB Freezer Programs. To obtain additional information, please email details to surpport@harborgen.com
Please inquire for international shipping charge quotation.

DELIVERY

Orders received Monday through Thursday by 8:00 PM (EST) are shipped the same day for next business day delivery (within carrier's overnight delivery area)*. Web and FAX orders should be placed by 7:30 PM EST to allow time for processing. After 7:30 PM for guaranteed next day delivery, please phone your order with Customer Service at 240-595-2625.
MONDAY DELIVERY
Orders placed by 7:30 PM (EST) on Friday will be shipped Sunday for delivery the following Monday (or next business day) nationwide. This service is available for the same cost as our standard shipping service.
Please note: Monday delivery service is not available for products that have storage temperatures other than -20°C or require shipment on dry ice. 
Please contact Customer Service, 1-240-595-2625 or surpport@harborgrn.com with any inquiries regarding HGB holiday deliveries or weather-related delays.
* "Local" orders received Monday through Friday before 10:00 AM (EST) can be delivered the same day to most of the Washington and Baltimore area. Please contact Customer Service, 1-240-595-2625 or surpport@harborgen.com to arrange for this special service at no extra charge.
Shipping policies subject to change at any time.