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            SENDING SAMPLES TO AAFT FROM OUTSIDE AUSTRALIA

AAFT extend their full range of fibre testing services to clients throughout the world. The following is a guide on how to use our international testing service.
Size of sample
As we operate OFDA2000 testing equipment, we only require a fibre sample that is about the width of two fingers (at least one fibre bundle). The minimum length of the sample is 20mm long.

Importation Conditions
Australia has conditions on the entry of raw fibre samples. In the main, the samples need to be free of contaminants such as seeds, faeces, vegetation and grease.
To meet current conditions, all samples should be shaken for about 5 to 10 seconds in warm water with laundry detergent, then rinsed in clear warm water.
Any foreign matter such as faeces, seed, grass etc should be removed.

A completed Import Declaration (attached) should be included with the samples.

Bagging Samples

Samples should be placed in individual paper or plastic bags with alpaca�s name and/or ID/tag number. We ask that the identifying details be clearly marked to avoid errors.

Posting samples

Samples should be placed in a parcel with completed 'Import Declaration Form' and 'Test Request Form'.
Samples are sent to:

AAFT
PO Box 246
Crookwell, NSW 2583
Australia.

Pricing
The cost for testing samples sent from overseas clients is the same as our local pricing, (please see separate page -Price List). Please note, the price list is in Australian dollars (AUD).

We also need to pass on the costs associated with sending you the test results.
As a guide, the postage/handling costs for sending results to UK, America or Europe is $AU15.00. Please contact us if you wish to confirm postage charges.
We ask that full payment (including postage and handling charges for transmission of results) is sent with the samples. We also ask that the payment be made in Australian dollars using bank cheque, money order etc.

Transmission of Results
Hardcopies of results will be sent via airmail. If requested, we will also send results by email. 


 

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