What Should The Proforma Invoice Include?
If sending from outside the EU, your proforma invoice (example here) should contain:
- Sender details: Your full name, institution, address, and contact information.
- Recipient details: Our complete address as provided in the "Request Accepted" email.
- Sample description: Brief, accurate description of the contents (e.g., "Research samples for scientific analysis").
- Quantity: Number of samples included.
- Declared value: To minimize import taxes, declare a minimal value of €1 or $1 per sample.
- Shipment reference number: The tracking number provided by your courier.
- Total invoice amount: The total declared value of all samples.
- Statement of purpose: Indicate "Samples for scientific research - No commercial value".