Help/FAQ

Question #1

How Can I Contact You?

The best way to reach us is via email at support@texasnaturalsupply.com
We do not accept phone orders. See our terms and conditions information.
Questions can be most effectively presented to our email address instead of a phone call.
Please include your phone number so we can call you if that is more effective.

 

Question #2

How is my order processed and how can I get tracking information on my package?

This is the process your order goes through.
1. Your order is placed online.
2. We receive your order and it is printed out and placed in the processing area usually within 12 hours of receipt.
3. Order is processed. This is usually 2-4 business days depending on how busy we are and does not include weekends or holidays.
Any items that are manufactured by us are sent to the manufacturing area for processing and any items that must be packaged (most items) are packaged and sent to the shipping area. All items are pulled together and boxed and shipped via UPS or US Mail.
4. An email is generated and sent to the email address on your order with your tracking number and information.
This tracking number is attached to your order and is available in your order history.


Please check your order on our website for the tracking information in your order history.

To do this: Log into your account on our website and look at order history. Open the order and if your order has shipped, you will find a tracking number under your shipping address. Click on this tracking number and you will be able to see where you order is in transit.You will also receive an email from UPS or the US Mail with your tracking number as well.

If there is no tracking number then your order has not shipped yet.
Question #3

Can I have my order shipped US Mail instead of UPS?


Yes.
There are several items that can not ship US Mail.

These include essential oils, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, lactic acid, glycolic acid and D-limonene. If you order these items and request US Mail we will not honor your request and your order will ship via UPS.
If you want your order shipped US mail please read question # 4.

Question #4

How do I request US Mail Shipping? There is no option for this at checkout.

We can NOT guarantee packages shipped via US Mail due to their tracking system.

If you want to ship US Mail and your order contains essential oils, D-limonene (orange oil), glycolic acid, lactic acid, potassium hydroxide, and sodium hydroxide it will ship UPS.
These items CAN NOT ship via US Mail.


If you want to ship via US Mail, please put this in the comments section of your order. Any savings will be refunded to your payment source. It is usually not much cheaper to ship US Mail unless your order is very small, very dense or outside the USA.

Orders shipped via US Mail within the US will have a handing fee of $3.95. Orders shipped outside the US via US Mail will have a handling fee of $10.00.

We have attempted to make shipping cost as accurate as possible. We reserve the right to charge for actual additional shipping not calculated correctly by the shopping cart. If your purchase must be shipped in more than one box, and this adds an additional cost, your credit card may be charged for the additional shipping cost. We will notify you if this occurs.

In some instances, it is not possible to accurately confirm shipping charges without having packed and shipped your order. If the shopping cart can not determine the cost for shipping we will need to either charge your card for the additional amount or send you a paypal request for the balance.

This can increase the turn around time for your package to ship by at least 1 business day.

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Question #5

Can I ship to a PO Box or outside the USA?

We can not ship to a PO Box via UPS, so please be sure to include a physical address.

We can not ship NaOH (sodium hydroxide) or KOH (potassium hydroxide), essential oils, glycolic acid, lactic acid, D-limonene to a PO Box.

We can ship the above items to Alaska or Hawaii via USPS using parcel post.

We do ship globally but items must be allowed by customs and can't be restricted for air travel. Excluded items are
NaOH (sodium hydroxide) or KOH (potassium hydroxide), essential oils, glycolic acid, lactic acid, D-limonene . Any of these items in an order to ship outside the USA will be deleted and refunded.


Question #6

My order is only for $3.99. Why is the cost to ship is 3 times that much?

The cost to ship is determined by UPS as part of our shopping cart and is related to the weight and distance. The cost to ship has nothing to do with the cost of the item. If the cost to ship seems to high you might want to consider the US Mail shipping option or adding additional items to your order.

You must create an account
and provide shipping information for the cart to figure shipping costs.
Question #7

Why do you offer many items with (Net Wt) after the size?

Net Wt means the weight of the item not including the container in pounds and oz .

When using different units of  measurement.... items can be measured in either Net Wt or
Volume.
Net Wt is when an item is weighted on a scale.
Volume is the space that a liquid takes up in a container.

Volume is based on the Specific gravity of water and the space it occupies in a container.
Oils and other items may be either thicker or thinner than water, and will weight more or less than water and can take up either more or less space in a the same container. (See how this could make a huge difference in how much you might be buying?)

Based on this principle; we sell all items based on
Net Weight not Volume.

If we sell you X lbs or Ounces of an item you get X lbs or Ounces of that item
You will not get what would fill a container to a specific volume level.
Volume is an amount that can vary greatly depending on the viscosity, Specific Gravity  or temperature of that item.
By using Net Weight for measuring items you are assured that you, the customer, are getting exactly what you are paying for and this allows you to compare pricing.

If a company has
volume pricing like (X gallons) ; be sure to get a Net Weight in (X pounds and /or ounces) for this same item. The cost per ounce or pound you are paying may be significantly different once you know the Net Weight when compared to Volume.

YOU DESERVE TO GET WHAT YOU ARE PAYING FOR!

If this is still confusing, please feel free to call us for further information or references.


 

Question #8

I have created an account. Why can I not add items to my shopping cart or now sign in?

Usually this problem is related to the way you are accessing the website and shopping cart.
The script that interprets what you are inputting becomes distorted if you are entering the site or shopping cart indirectly.
Try entering the website by either searching for Texas Natural Supply using your search engine. Do not enter via a link or book mark.
This direct route into the website and shopping cart should resolve this issue.

If for some reason this does not resolve this issue, try refreshing your browser and clearing your cookies and internet cache. This should resolve this problem.


  
Question #9

Do I have to create an account to order?

The shopping cart requires this information to figure shipping costs, You can shop and add items to your cart without creating an account, but to check out this information is required.
Question #10

Can I pick up my order?

We regret that due to the concern for our personal safety and the safety of our employees we can no longer provide for the savings associated with customer pick up. All order must be paid for and shipped regardless of their destination.

Question #11

How can I purchase items Tax Exempt? I have a Texas sales tax and use permit.

Effective as of Jan 1st, 2008 all customers who are eligible to be tax exempt for purchases must have a both a Texas Sales and Use Tax certificate and Exemption Certificate form on file with us. There will be no exceptions!

The form required can be email to you.
Just send us an email requesting both forms from us.We have pre-filled them out for you, or you can also download them from the link listed below.

http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/taxforms/01-339.pdf

Texas Sales and Use Tax Resale Certificate / Exemption Certification

Please download this form and either email, fax or mail a copy to us.

A copy of your Sales Tax and Use Permit is not adequate and is not acceptable to the State of Texas as the required documentation.A Texas Tax Sales and Use permit is not a Federal EIN number issued by the IRS.

If you are uncertain if we have your form on file, please call for confirmation prior to placing your next order.

Fax: 512-266-9465
Mailing Address: PO Box 340088  Austin, TX 78734


If you are a Texas business  and do not have tax permit you can apply for one on line at the link below.To apply for a Texas Sales Tax Certificate follow this link. http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxpermit/
Question # 12

How do you handle back orders or returns?

Out of stock items will need to be reordered once they’re back in stock. We do not normally do back orders. We do not notify you of out of stock items at the time the order is processed since this can happen anytime from when you place your order until it is filled. You will see a credit to your payment source and  your updated order information is available in your the account/order section. If an item is essential to your order please email us to see if this item is in stock before ordering. A order can not be canceled due to lack of inventory unless that is the only item in your order. We do not include packing slips with our shipments.

Question #13

Do you have a catalog?

We are a Green Company and do not offer a catalog.
Question #14

What is your turn around time for my order?

We attempt to process and ship orders within 3-4 business days excluding weekends and Holidays, but this is not an implied guarantee.

Orders can be delayed due to high order volume, Holidays, sales or other situations beyond our control.

 

We do not offer expedited ordering. Please plan to order and give yourself adequate time for orders to be processed and shipped. If you need to know turn around time, we can try to estimate this, but it is only a educated guess since we package and prepare each order as we receive it. Please email us for this information. 

FYI: Manufactured items may increase your order turn around time as well. 

Question #14

Can I cancel my order?

Canceling an Order:

Orders can not be canceled. All sales are final.

Phone requests to cancel orders will not be honored.

The customer will be billed for the full amount of the order including shipping and the package will be sent out.

Orders cannot be canceled due to any delays in processing or shipping.

If you have a time requirement for delivery be sure to check with us prior to placing your order.

We attempt to process and ship orders within 3-4 business days excluding weekends and Holidays but this is not an implied guarantee.

Orders can be delayed due to high order volume, Holidays, sales or other situations beyond our control.

Question #15

Can I change or add/delete items in my order?

Changing or adding/deleting items in orders:

Deleting or changing items to an order must be done prior to the order leaving the processing or manufacturing area. Once an order, or item in that order has been processed or manufactured, it can not be changed or deleted from that order.

As soon as you know you want to make changes to your order please send an email with the specific request (this must be done in writing via email) followed by a phone call to be sure we are aware of your request and to see if can be honored.

The time frame that your order moves from being received until it is processed depends on many factors and may be from hours to days. Please keep this in mind when making changes because honoring your request is time sensitive.

All the items we sell are bagged, poured or made at the time an order is processed. We do not have shelved items that are pulled so the labor cost of your order can not be recovered once it has been processed. This ensures each order has the freshest products available.

Adding items can be you done by placing a new order with the additional items you want. Please indicate in the new order in the comments section that you want it added to your previous order. Please reference the other order number.

If we can combine both orders you will be refunded any difference in the shipping cost from the additional order. We make no promises that orders will be combined , but we will attempt to do so if possible.Orders can not be combined if the 1st order has already been packaged. There may also be size or weight limitations that might prevent us from combing orders. We will make every attempt to combine your orders if possible.

Adding to your order may delay your 1st order or extend the time before it is shipped.

Question #16

Why is there no add to cart button for item X?

If there is no add to cart button then the item is out of stock. Check back in about 10 days to see if you can now add this item.
Although we attempt to prevent you from ordering out of stock items
by removing the button, being able to add an item is not an implied guarantee that the item is in stock.
Question #17

What happens if I provide an incorrect address?

Incomplete or incorrect delivery addresses;

Any additional fees or charges that are incurred by us for redirection of your package due to incorrect or incomplete address information provided on your part (including zip code) will result in you being responsible for these fees. Proof of the additional fees will be provided and you will be expected to pay these fees to us directly. You account will remain in an "On Hold " status until the balance is brought to zero. Currently UPS charges $11.00 for this correction.
Question #18
What is USP and FCC? What do these terms mean?

FCC - Food Chemical Codex.  This items meets the standards for it to be used in food products.
USP - US Pharmacopea. This items meets the standards to be used in medications or as active or inactive ingredient in medications and (OTC) over the counter products.