I almost kissed my Summer Fridays 'The Dreamy' Lip Trio goodbye because I chose the wrong freight forwarder

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• Why I had to have the Summer Fridays 'The Dreamy' Lip Trio
• The struggle of getting US exclusives to Taiwan
• Shipping Estimates for your Lip Trio
• My step-by-step experience with comGateway
• Avoiding the Taiwan import tax trap

Why I had to have the Summer Fridays 'The Dreamy' Lip Trio

I spent most of my mornings in June 2026 scrolling through TikTok, and my feed was absolutely dominated by the Summer Fridays 'The Dreamy' Lip Trio. This US-exclusive bundle is the talk of the beauty community, featuring their iconic Lip Butter Balms in shades that are nearly impossible to find in local Taipei boutiques. The specific combination of the limited-edition 'Dreamy' shade alongside 'Pink Sugar' and 'Cherry' created a FOMO I couldn't ignore.

I realized that waiting for a local launch was a losing game. Most of these viral us trends never actually make it to our shores in time, or they arrive with a massive markup. I decided I would take matters into my own hands and buy directly from the US source.

The struggle of getting US exclusives to Taiwan

My biggest fear was the logistics. I’ve heard horror stories of packages sitting in customs for weeks or getting lost in the mail because a US store didn't offer direct international shipping to Taiwan. I knew I needed a reliable freight forwarder to provide me with a tax-free us address. Without one, I was looking at potentially paying Oregon-level sales tax on top of shipping fees.

Shipping Estimates for your Lip Trio

If you are planning to join me in this beauty heist, you need to know what you are getting into regarding weight and size. I used a shipping calculator to prepare my budget beforehand. Here is what I found for this specific item:

My step-by-step experience with comGateway

I found that the how it works section on the comGateway site was my best friend during this process. First, I signed up to get my US address. Then, I headed to the Summer Fridays website to place my order. I did run into a small issue where my Taiwan credit card was flagged, but I quickly pivoted to the BuyForMe service. This proxy shopping option allowed them to buy the trio on my behalf, ensuring I didn't miss out on the limited stock.

Once the item arrived at my US address, I chose FedEx international shipping for speed, though they also offer DHL international shipping if you prefer their local Taiwan network. My package arrived in Taipei in less than a week!

Avoiding the Taiwan import tax trap

I almost made a huge mistake that could have cost me double the price of the trio. In Taiwan, the de minimis threshold is NT$2,000. If your total shipment value (including shipping) exceeds this, you will be hit with an import tax. I made sure to keep my total order under this limit. Also, do not forget to register on the EZ WAY app. If you ignore the EZ WAY notification, your 'Dreamy' Lip Trio will sit in a warehouse indefinitely, or worse, be sent back to the US.

We often think that package forwarding is complicated, but as long as you track your shipment and verify your identity in the app, it’s a breeze. I’m now sitting here with the softest lips in Taipei, and I didn't have to pay a cent in unnecessary duties because I planned my shipment carefully.