Q: How are shipping fees calculated?

Shipping fees are based on: Shipping weight (volumetric or actual—whichever is greater) A flat base fee for the first 0.5kg A lower fee for every additional 0.5kg 🛍️ The more you consolidate, the more you save—since you only pay the base charge once per shipment.

Question 1

Are there items I can’t purchase that are prohibited for international shipping?

Accepted Answer

Dangerous / Combustive Materials

Flammable Liquids- • perfumes • colognes • eau de toilette • fragrance sprays • nail polish & nail polish removers • toners • sanitizers • after shaves • essential oils & diffuser oils • alcoholic beverages • compressed gas cylinders • sprays • aerosol cans • hairsprays • shaving creams • hair mousse • treatments containing alcohol (Rogaine) • fuels • battery fluids • gasoline • lighters with lighter fuel • petroleum • gas torches	Oxidizing Substances & Organic Peroxides • bleach • paint thinners & removers • adhesive products (glue, silicone) • turpentine • fertilizers • weed killers • insecticides	Flammable Solids Lithium batteries unless they comply with the following packaging requirements; • contained in properly packaged equipment • batteries securely cushioned & packed to prevent short circuiting
ExportControlled Items (any product which can be used in military, chemical or biological weapons, missile technology, or nuclear proliferation) • handcuffs • leg cuffs • ankle cuffs • police-type batons • spraying & fogging systems	Firearms &Weapons / Firearms(or parts thereof) and associated equipment & offensive weapons • sharp items such as hunting knives and swords • imitation arms including toy guns, toy pistols, hand grenades • firecrackers and fireworks • cigarette lighters resembling weapons	Drugs • controlled chemicals including substances used for the manufacture of dangerous drugs or psychotropic substances • narcotic drugs • prescription drugs • unlicensed drugs
Valuables • antiques • art works • precious metals & stones • jewelry / luxury Watch • diamonds • gold & silver • currency • bullion	Others • pornographic materials • counterfeit/replica goods • magnetic material • radioactive material & waste • items requiring temperature-control/ perishable goods

You will be held responsible and liable for paying any related cost occurred should you choose to ship these items.

All shipments must comply with the import laws of the country of your shipment destination.

When in doubt, please contact our Customer Service team.

Question 2

Does DHL GoGreen mean my shipment is carbon neutral?

Accepted Answer

No. Participation in DHL GoGreen means that carbon offsetting and sustainability initiatives are supported for eligible shipments. It does not mean shipments are carbon-free or have zero emissions.

Question 3

What is the repack service?

Accepted Answer

Repack is a service to reduce your shipping charge when

we are able to reduce the volumetric weight of a package

when the volumetric weight of a package is at least 2kg more than the actual weight

and by repacking, your original package contents are not compromised

How does repack work?

Sometimes, a merchant might ship your package to your U.S. Address in too large a box.

When you request for a repack, our processing team will assess your package for repack suitability when it arrives at your U.S. Address. If your package can be repacked, you will receive an email with a repack option.

How do you reduce a package’s volumetric weight?

Our team will cut-down the original package to reduce either its length, width or height, whichever gives you the maximum savings.

Our team will remove the boxes for apparels and bag them.

Please note that we do not remove your items original product packaging when we repack.

What are the fees for the repack service?

Box cut downs: US$7 charge per package

Splitting services fees cost the same as repack.

Repacking service adds an extra 1 to 2 business days to the delivery date of your shipment.

For packages exceeding 30kg after repacking, additional fees may apply.

Question 4

How are shipping fees calculated?

Accepted Answer

Shipping fees are based on:

Shipping weight (volumetric or actual—whichever is greater)
A flat base fee for the first 0.5kg
A lower fee for every additional 0.5kg

🛍️ The more you consolidate, the more you save—since you only pay the base charge once per shipment.

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Question 5

Can you buy the item for me when the online store does not accept my international credit card?

Accepted Answer

Yes we can! Simply follow these steps to place your BuyForMe order with us.

Login to your account and click on Buy For Me on your dashboard or BFM Orders in your sidebar. Then click on BuyForMe Cart.
A BuyForMe form will appear. Fill in your order details. You may fill in as many items as you wish from the same merchant
We will place your order(s), checkout and pay the merchant. Your shopping will be sent to your U.S. Address
We will send you an email once we have placed your order(s)
If you wish to shop from another online store, please fill out a new BuyForMe form. Please note that we require one form (regardless of the items required) for separate merchants.
Your packages have arrived at your U.S. Address. What's next!Receive an email from us 1-2 days after your packages arrive with details includingYou can also view your packages at your Dashboard Only when your packages arrive, will we be able to inform you of the international shipping weight and other applicable fees.
- your package(s) individual weight
- date of receipt
- scanned invoice(s)
When all your packages arrive at your U.S. Address, manage how you want them shipped home in My Packages.

We have optional add-on services for savings on shipping. Learn about it at Ship Smarter: Add-On Services

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