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Interstate Plastics Terms & Conditions

By using and purchasing through the Interstate Plastics website, you consent to our terms and conditions. By using our cut-to-size service, you accept and understand that cuts are nominal and have a tolerance of +/- 0.125" (1/8") and that cut-to-size materials are not returnable or refundable. Please review our shipping and returns policy for more information.

Prices and Availability

Published price lists are net and subject to change without notice. Prices may vary with current inventory. Online prices are valid for online orders only. In store purchases may vary in price and certain products may not be available at certain locations.

Accepted Payment Methods

Net 30 terms on approved credit, AMEX (American Express), MasterCard, Visa, or Wire Transfer. For orders by check, please contact our customer service staff at (916) 679-5146. No C.O.D. is available.

Return Policy

After Interstate Plastics have approved a return, items must be returned to Interstate Plastics within 30 days.

Standard stock and optimal size items are returnable if undamaged and in unused, new condition. Items will be inspected to ensure the item is in new condition; credit cannot be issued until product is received and inspected in our facility. Cut-to-size, machined and non-standard items are not returnable or refundable. If we cut it, you own it! Cut-to-size products include any material that is cut below its standard sheet length or optimal size. Full sheet sizes are normally 4'x8' or 4'x12'. Optimal sizes generally include 12x24", 24x48", 48x96" and 48x120" for sheets. Rods and tubes can only be returned in lengths of 4', 5', 8', 10' and 12'. All other lengths are considered non-optimal. If you are unsure of full or optimal sheet size, please contact our customer service staff at (916) 679-5146.

PLEASE INSPECT SHIPMENTS BEFORE SIGNING FOR YOUR PACKAGE -- IF ITEM IS DAMAGED YOU MUST REFUSE DELIVERY TO RECEIVE A REPLACEMENT AS ALL CUT-TO-SIZE ITEMS ARE NOT RETURNABLE OR REFUNDABLE. FOR DAMAGED ITEMS YOU MUST CONTACT AND MAKE A CLAIM WITH UPS WITHIN 7 DAYS FROM RECEIPT OF DELIVERY DATE. PLEASE GIVE THE CLAIM NUMBER PROVIDED BY UPS TO AN INTERSTATE PLASTICS REPRESENTATIVE AT (916) 679-5146 SO THAT THE ISSUE CAN BE FURTHER EXAMINED AND THE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TAKEN.

If your item is damaged beyond use, give Interstate Plastics a call at (916) 679-5146 and provide details about the damage to your item. You'll also have the opportunity to tell us if you wish to request a refund or receive a replacement item. Contact us for mandatory authorization number. ISO requirements allow no exceptions. Credit cannot be issued until product is received and inspected in our facility.

• Semi-finished plastics may come with scuffs and small scratches as the surface is not protected during stocking and loading. This is not considered a quality issue. Semi-finished plastics include all machinable plastics without protective masking.

• Adhesives and any hazardous materials are not returnable or refundable and all adhesive and hazardous material sales are final. All adhesives ship from our certified location in Sacramento. No overnight shipping or air freight will be provided for hazardous material shipping.

• Returned items must be in new and unused condition. Tools, welding tools, blades, drills, bits and all accessory items will be inspected to ensure the item is in new condition. Items must be returned with all original packaging and/or accessories.

• Contact us for mandatory authorization number. ISO requirements allow no exceptions. Credit cannot be issued until product is received and inspected in our facility.

• Standard Items incur a 35% restocking fee, plus cost of freight. Quality issues are exempt from fees.

• Custom cuts and fabricated parts are not returnable or refundable. Cut-to-size orders have an acceptable cut tolerance of 1/8" (0.125").

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Warning Regarding Proposition 65

Some materials and products provided by Interstate Plastics are known by the State of California to contain chemicals that cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. (California law requires this warning to be given to customers in the State of California.)

Warning on Adhesives

ALL ADHESIVES, GLUES AND OTHER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS ARE FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY AND NOT FOR CONSUMER USE AT HOMES OR SCHOOLS OR IN RECREATION

Warning on Sharp Edges

Tax Exempt Status and Orders

State law exempts items that are resold in the normal course of business. Material and products used to run your business are taxable. We are unable to automatically exempt taxes during the online checkout process. In order to establish and maintain tax exempt status, Interstate Plastics requires that you provide us with a valid tax exemption certificate for the state(s) where you are located, and that you update and maintain a current certificate, in accordance with state laws and our Terms & Conditions. Sales tax may be charged on any orders placed through the Interstate Plastics website.

Tax refunds will not be provided for orders placed through the cart. In this scenario, you may contact your state's Department of Revenue to request a refund of tax paid. Once valid tax exemption documents are filed and approved by Interstate Plastics, tax exempt orders must be placed over the phone through an Interstate Plastics representative. If your purchases qualify for exemptions, we’re here to help you. Please call (916) 679-5146 for more information or place a tax exempt order.

Freight on Board (F.O.B.)

Shipping point unless otherwise stated in writing. Purchaser assumes all risk for damage or loss and responsibility for submitting claims with carrier.

Purchase Minimums

There is no minimum purchase amount; however a $20 fee is applied to non-optimal cut-to-size online purchases under $50. For accessories, a $4.99 fee applies to orders under $25.00. Optimal sizes generally include 12x24", 24x48", 48x96" and 48x120".

Machining & Fabrication

Non-standard items, including machined and fabricated materials, are not returnable or refundable. Quality issues will be resolved to the original specification or drawing requirements. Please call (916) 679-5146 to learn more about our capabilities in machining and fabrication for your specific needs and application. Scuffs and small scratches on semi-finished products are to be expected. This is not considered a quality issue. If you are unsure if the material you wish to order is a finished or semi-finished plastic, please call Interstate Plastics at (916) 679-5146. Learn more about our Shipping & Returns Policy.

Handling Charges

Handling charges may apply in certain cases and vary by situation. A $20 fee is applied to non-optimal cut-to-size online purchases under $50. For accessories, a $4.99 fee applies to orders under $25.00. Optimal sizes generally include 12x24", 24x48", 48x96" and 48x120".

Sales Tax

We collect sales tax in WA, CA, TX, AL, IA and ID.

Special Packaging

If you wish to purchase additional protective packaging or have special requirements, please contact our customer service staff at (916) 679-5146.

Nominal and Acceptable Tolerances

By using our cut-to-size service, you accept and understand that cuts are nominal and have a tolerance of +/- 0.125" (1/8"). Closer tolerances are available upon request. Please call (916) 679-5146 for more information.

Residential Addresses

At checkout you are required to input if the shipment is going to a residential or commercial addresses.

ALL LOCATIONS THAT DO NOT HAVE A LOADING DOCK AND FORKLIFT ARE CONSIDERED RESIDENTIAL ADDRESSES. RESIDENTIAL SHIPMENTS MUST BE SHIPPED ON DIFFERENT CARRIERS. NEGLECTING TO INPUT THAT SHIPMENT IS TO A RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS MAY RESULT IN THE INABILITY TO DELIVER. NO SHIPPING REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED IF THE CUSTOMER NEGLECTS TO INPUT THAT SHIPMENT IS TO A RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS.

If the location of delivery has a loading dock and forklift, it is a commercial address and there is no need to select the residential address check box during checkout.

Cutting and Machining Plastics

IF WE CUT IT, YOU OWN IT! Cut-to-size, machined, fabricated and non-standard items are not returnable or refundable. Cut-to-size products include any material that is cut to a non-optimal size. Optimal sizes generally include 12x24", 24x48", 48x96" and 48x120" for sheets. Standard full sheet sizes are generally 48”x96” or 48”x120”. Standard rod and tube lengths are 4', 5', 8', 10' and 12'. Rods and tubes can only be returned in lengths of 4', 5', 8', 10' and 12'. All other lengths are considered non-optimal. If you are unsure of the full sheet size, please contact our customer service staff at (916) 679-5146.

Promotional Codes

Promotional code are sometimes offered by Interstate Plastics. Promotional codes apply only to online orders placed through the Interstate Plastics website, unless otherwise stated, and may have additional restrictions. Promotional codes may not be used with other offers, discounts or additional promotional codes. Promotional codes will not be applied to past purchases. Promotional codes may not be applied toward sales tax or shipping costs. Offers subject to change.