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Why everyone wants the Oura Ring 4
It is February 2026, and the biohacking scene in China is absolutely buzzing about the Oura Ring 4. While the Generation 3 was great, this new hardware has refined the sensors to a point where the data is just too accurate to ignore. Tech enthusiasts are looking for better sleep tracking and heart rate variability data, and the Oura Ring 4 is the current gold standard.
There is a catch though. If you look at local resellers or grey-market importers in cities like Shanghai or Shenzhen, the prices are incredibly high. They often mark up the price by 30% or more compared to the US retail price. This is why many are looking toward the US market to get their hands on one.
Check our guide on: Read more: Oura Ring 4 logistics for the Chinese market remain straightforward.
The myth about shipping to China
A common assumption I hear is that shipping a tiny smart ring from the US to China will be so expensive and complicated that it isn't worth it. People assume that once you add up the courier fees, the savings disappear. I did the math, and that assumption is wrong.
When you buy directly from a US store using a tax-free us address, you avoid the state sales tax in the US. Even after paying for a freight forwarder to send the package to your door in China, the total cost remains significantly lower than buying from a local middleman. You are looking at a total saving of about 1400 RMB per ring.
Shipping Estimates and Logistics
To get a clear picture of what you will pay, you should use a shipping calculator. Here is a breakdown of the logistics for an Oura Ring 4:
- Box Weight: Approx. 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs). The ring box is very light, but it usually comes inside a slightly larger shipping box from the retailer.
- Box Dimensions: Usually around 15cm x 15cm x 10cm. It is a very compact package.
- Volumetric Warning: Since the box is so small, you do not need to worry about volumetric weight charges. You will be charged based on the actual weight.
- Battery Check: This item contains a small lithium-ion battery. Because it is contained within the device, it can be shipped internationally, but it must be declared correctly. Most carriers have no issue with one or two rings in a single shipment.
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How to shop US stores from China
The best way to get the exact size and finish you want—like the popular Brushed Rose Gold—is to shop at major US retailers like Best Buy or the official Oura website. Sometimes these sites can be picky about international credit cards. If you run into a checkout error, you can use a BuyForMe service to have a local agent handle the purchase for you.
Once the store ships your ring to your US address, your parcel forwarding service will notify you. From there, you can choose your preferred shipping speed to China.
Check our guide on: Read more: Is the Oura Ring 4 Brushed Rose Gold really worth the hassle of importing to China?.
Handling import tax and customs
When the package arrives in China, it will go through customs. You should be prepared for potential import tax. Even with the standard duty rates for wearables, the total cost is still far below the 2026 retail prices found in China. Most users find that the transparency of paying their own customs fees is better than paying the hidden markups added by grey-market sellers.
By managing the process yourself through a reliable package forwarding provider, you ensure that you get an authentic product directly from the source while keeping those extra 1400 RMB in your pocket.
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