Rock sample shipping

Geotechnical Testing:
Sending Samples

Geotechnical samples for laboratory and field testing: soil, rock, geosynthetics, and other materials.

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Submitting samples to us is easy and convenient with our efficient and user-friendly 3-step process, designed to simplify the submission experience.

Sending GeoTesting Express Samples

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foreign samples

Sending
Foreign
Samples

If you wish to send GeoTesting Express samples from a regulated area* outside the U.S., you must first request a special “PPQ Form 550 Black/White” label directly from us. You may do so by calling 978-635-0424 or e-mailing info@geotesting.com. We will e-mail you as many labels as you require (one label is required for each package being shipped).

Once you have the labels, they must be affixed to the outside of each container being shipped. In addition, a copy of our “Permit to Receive Soil” (issued by the United States Department of Agriculture – Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Plant Protection and Quarantine) must be included in each container. A copy of this permit is available by clicking below.

*Locations from which soil is regulated include:

Anyplace from outside the United States (except most parts of Canada)
Hawaii
US Territories
Any other parts of the United States under federal quarantine as authorized under 7CFR301 regulations

 

Foreign Soil Permit

GeoTesting Express (MA) Foreign Soil Permit

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Foreign Soil Permit

GeoTesting Express (GA) Foreign Soil Permit

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Sample Drop Off Locations

125 Nagog Park, Acton, MA 01720, USA

2358 Perimeter Park Drive suite 320, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA

111 John Street suite 650, New York, NY 10038, USA

Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes, please email or call Joe Tomei (joseph.tomei@geotesting.com, 978-893-1241)

Yes. GTX has a USDA Foreign Soil Permit that allows us to receive samples from outside the United States. Please email or call Joe Tomei (joseph.tomei@geotesting.com, 978-893-1241) for information.

Yes, please email or call Joe Tomei (joseph.tomei@geotesting.com, 978-893-1241) for information.

GTX personnel are available between 8AM and 5PM for sample drop-off in MA and GA. In MA, the loading dock at the rear of the building is open 24/7 for off hour sample drop off. For NY sample drop-off, please call to schedule.

Quantities and sample types can vary greatly for soil testing. Please email or call Joe Tomei (joseph.tomei@geotesting.com, 978-893-1241) for information.