Q: The merchant has indicated that my package(s) has been delivered to my U.S. Address. Why isn't it displayed in 'Packages at U.S. Address'?

Packages are typically updated in your account by the end of the next business day after they arrive at our U.S. warehouse. However, delays can happen if: The recipient name doesn’t match the name on your comGateway account The shipping address is incomplete or missing your Suite ID If you still don’t see the package after 2 business days , please contact us with: A copy of the merchant invoice The shipping tracking number We’ll help locate and assign the package to your account.

Q: What if the store doesn’t accept my international credit card?

Use our BuyForMe service—we’ll buy it on your behalf and have it shipped to your U.S. address. You just pay us instead of the store.

Question 1

The merchant has indicated that my package(s) has been delivered to my U.S. Address. Why isn't it displayed in 'Packages at U.S. Address'?

Accepted Answer

Packages are typically updated in your account by the end of the next business day after they arrive at our U.S. warehouse.

However, delays can happen if:

The recipient name doesn’t match the name on your comGateway account

The shipping address is incomplete or missing your Suite ID

If you still don’t see the package after 2 business days, please contact us with:

A copy of the merchant invoice

The shipping tracking number

We’ll help locate and assign the package to your account.

Question 2

Can I ship lithium batteries or Items containing lithium batteries?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but there are some conditions.

Lithium batteries are subject to additional regulations, due to the potential danger of fire. These regulations vary by country and courier, and couriers will not ship batteries to certain countries. In general:

A package can have a maximum of two items with lithium batteries

All lithium batteries in any form must be transported in a box

A battery’s size and strength, and how it is packaged (example: pre-installed/ packed with device/ loose) will influence its applicable regulations and restrictions

Loose lithium ion batteries (e.g., power banks, GoPro batteries) must be shipped separately

Loose lithium batteries are delivered via Standard shipping only. Due to its nature, additional transit times may be needed, whenever necessary.

Lithium metal batteries in loose form or not pre-installed within the device (eg: round button batteries) cannot be shipped internationally.

A battery surcharge of $18 per shipment is payable upon checkout as determined by our courier partners.

These regulations are complex, but our team of trained specialists can arrange for export of most lithium batteries and electronic devices containing these batteries. As a result, packages containing lithium batteries will be subject to a lithium battery processing fee.

For assistance determining if your lithium battery item can be repacked with other items or if comGateway can ship lithium batteries and electronic devices containing these batteries to your country, please contact our Customer Service team.

List of common items that contain lithium batteries, and how they must generally be shipped

Question 3

How do I track my shipment?

Accepted Answer

Once you’ve completed payment for international shipping, we’ll process your order and send your package out from your U.S. address.

You’ll receive a shipment confirmation email with:

A tracking link (also available in your account under Track)

An Airway Bill Number, which you can use to follow your shipment all the way to your doorstep

🔍 You can track your shipment’s status anytime from your comGateway account.

Question 4

Can I return a package currently at my U.S. address?

Accepted Answer

Yes—we can help you return packages from your U.S. address to the original merchant.

Just note: comGateway is not the seller, so we can’t guarantee your return will be accepted. Please check the merchant’s return policy before starting.

If you’ve already received the package and want to return it from your home country, see this guide on international returns:

How it works:

You request the return.

We help coordinate and ship the package back to the merchant.

If the return is approved and processed, any refunds go directly to you.

If you’ve already received the package and need to return an order, see for international returns.

Charges for U.S. domestic returns:

$4.00 return processing fee for the first package

$2.50 per additional package in the same return request

You’ll also cover:
- Domestic return shipping costs (if applicable)
- Any fees charged by the merchant

If You Bought Directly from the Merchant (and the item is still at your U.S. Address)

1. Check the merchant’s return policy:

Is the item eligible for return or replacement?

Is there a returns window (e.g. 15–60 days)?

Will the refund be to your original payment or store credit?

Will the merchant provide a prepaid return label?

2. Gather required documents from the merchant:

A commercial invoice

A return label

An RMA (return authorization number) if applicable

⚠️ If no return label is provided, you’ll need to cover the U.S. domestic shipping fee.

3. Email us

Let us know what item(s) you want to return. Attach:

A copy of the return label (if available)

RMA number (if provided)

We’ll review and send you:

A shipping quote

Our return processing fee

Payment instructions

4. Make payment

Complete payment via My Account > Payment Requests.

5. Return processing & refund

We’ll process the return in 2 business days.

After return, track the refund with the merchant directly.

comGateway does not manage refunds for direct purchases.

If You Used BuyForMe (and the item is still at your U.S. Address)

1. Contact us

Email us with the item(s) you’d like to return. We’ll:

Review the merchant’s return policy

Obtain a return label + RMA from the merchant (if applicable)

Send you the full quote (including processing + domestic shipping fees)

2. Confirm and pay

Once you approve, make payment via My Account > Payment Requests.

3. Return processing

We’ll handle the return within 2 business days

Courier will pick up your item from our warehouse

You’ll receive:
- A consignment note
- A tracking number

4. Refund processing

After the merchant issues a refund, we’ll transfer the amount to your original payment method

This will happen within 7 business days, minus any return fees

Question 5

What if the store doesn’t accept my international credit card?

Accepted Answer

Use our BuyForMe service—we’ll buy it on your behalf and have it shipped to your U.S. address. You just pay us instead of the store.

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