Shipping Laboratory Equipment from the UK to the EU


Asynt regularly ships laboratory equipment to dozens of countries over six continents (we’re working on Antarctica!). As a result, our logistics team work with customs on a daily basis and have all the latest information to hand.

No duties on UK-origin goods to the EU

The European Union represents a significant proportion of our international market. Post-Brexit the UK and EU have renegotiated their trade relationship, resulting in a deal with no duties on UK origin goods (which includes most Asynt products) when delivered to an EU country.

If you are based in the EU and purchasing goods from Asynt you may be charged a small handling fee for the shipment by customs however this is quick and easy to pay. You may also be charged VAT but you can easily claim this back through your business in the normal manner.

Our logistics team are there to support you throughout the shipping process…

Aaron Clifford, Asynt Logistics Team Leader, is keen to reassure customers who might be unsure of the delivery process:

“We ship overseas, including to the European Union, on a daily basis. Some of our customers have expressed concern that the process of shipping from the UK to the EU may be  complicated after Brexit but this isn’t the case at all.

The process is really simple and deliveries to the EU are duty free when shipping UK origin products.

The rest of the Asynt logistics team and I have the relevant knowledge to guide you through the process, so you’ll soon be setting up your new lab equipment!”

Aaron Clifford

 Aaron Clifford, Logistics Team Leader

Beyond the EU, customs and import duty is dependant upon your country’s trade deal with the UK. If you’d like to know more about these trade deals, you can find more information HERE on the UK Government website.

What if I’m in the USA or Canada?

The information above does not include shipping within the USA and Canada as this is handled by our USA based office, Asynt Inc. As a result there will be no customs duties for internal shipments within the USA. For more on this please contact [email protected] or call 502-593-0726.

Any other questions for us?

If you have any questions about how we can support you when shipping overseas, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!  See full details via our Contact Us page, or find a local Asynt distribution partner in your country.