Q: Will I be subject to U.S. Duties & Taxes when I return my items to the U.S?

No, not if your return is properly documented. As long as the item is clearly marked as a return , hasn’t been altered, and includes valid documentation, it should not be subject to U.S. import duties or taxes . ✅ Include return documents like the merchant’s commercial invoice and RMA number ✅ Mark the shipment as “Returned Goods” when preparing your label

Question 1

How long can I store my packages?

Accepted Answer

You get 7 & 30 days (Lite & Basic) of free storage at your U.S. address while you wait for other packages to arrive or consolidate your shipment.

After that, a $1/kg/day storage fee applies per package.

🚀 Prime customers enjoy up to 60 days of free storage.

Question 2

Are there U.S. online stores I can't order from?

Accepted Answer

Yes—some U.S. brands have requested that we do not forward their products internationally due to brand owner shipping restrictions.

Here are some of the merchants we currently cannot ship from:

abercrombie.com

abercrombieandfitch.com

abercrombiefitch.com

abercrombiekids.com

advdshop.com

belk.com

bonton.com

coachfactory.com

crest.com

eyeslipsface.com

hoka.com

hollisterco.com

motorola.com

newbalance.com

salomon.com

supremenewyork.com

🚫 Orders from these stores may be canceled or undeliverable to your international address.

Question 3

How Non-China Users Shop on Tmall

Accepted Answer

Q1: Can non-China users shop on Tmall?

Yes. Non-China users can shop on Tmall by registering an account with an overseas phone number and using either:

DIY shopping (you place the order yourself), or
BuyForMe (BFM) service (comGateway places the order for you).

Q2: What do I need before starting?

Before registering, please prepare the following:

1) Phone Number

Overseas phone numbers are supported
Verification is done via OTP (SMS code)

2) Payment Method (DIY users only)

Alipay (most reliable and recommended)Reference: Alipay for overseas users
Some sellers may accept international credit cards, but this is not guaranteed

3) China Delivery Address (DIY users only)

Use your comGateway China warehouse address exactly as shown below:

Region (所在地区): 北京市 > 大兴区 [Beijing/Beijing/Daxing District/Ronghua Street] Address (地址):科创三街隆宝源工业园2号楼易连Your Suite + CGW + Your Name 邮编 100023 Recipient Name (姓名): 康捷威 Postal Code (邮编): 100023 Telephone (电话): 13301205932

Important Address Notes

In the address field, after科创三街隆宝源工业园2号楼易连 please add:Your Suite + CGW + Your Name Example:科创三街隆宝源工业园2号楼易连 AUX-ABC CGW Peter Chan 邮编 100023 Always enter 康捷威 as the recipient name.

4) Website Translation Tool

Tmall is mainly in Chinese
Google Translate or similar tools are strongly recommended

Q3: How do I register a Tmall account?

Go to https://www.tmall.com
Select Language > English
Click “Free to register”
Enter your phone number and complete SMS verification

Common issues
If you don’t receive the SMS:

Retry after 30–60 seconds
Check if your phone blocks overseas SMS

Q4: How do I set up my delivery address?

(For DIY users)

Go to Account > Address
Paste your comGateway China warehouse address
Click "Select to set as default delivery address" & click "Confirm" to save the address.

Recipient name: 康捷威 Phone number: 13301205932 Full Chinese address (see Q2)

Q5: How do I search for products on Tmall?

You can shop in two ways:

Browse Categories -Categories are listed on the left side of the homepage. Useful for brand or general browsing
Use the Search Bar - Search using Chinese product names. Use Google Translate to find the correct Chinese keywords
Tips for choosing a good seller
Check seller reputation and years of operation. Read customer reviews and view buyer photos. Review product descriptions carefully

Q6: How do I place an order?

Option A: DIY Shopping

Click the product
Select options (color, size, quantity, etc.)
Click Add to Cart (加入购物车) or Buy Now (立即购买)

Option B: For comGateway BFM user

Create BFM order with the product details and comGateway BFM team will take care of the purchase and its delivery to your comGateway address in China. Your will be notified upon package arrival.

Q7: How does checkout work?

Go to your cart
Select the items
Click Checkout / 结算
Confirm:
Shipping address (Your comGateway China address)
Delivery option
Price and vouchers
Click Pay / 提交订单

Q8: How can non-China users pay on Tmall?

Option A: Alipay (Recommended)

Click Pay at checkout
Redirected to Alipay
Choose payment method
Confirm amount
Payment successful

Option B: International

Credit/Debit Card (Limited)

Some sellers may support:

Visa
MasterCard

Availability depends on:

Seller
Product category
Whether international checkout is enabled

If you don’t see card options, that seller does not support it.

Q9: How do I track my Tmall orders?

Go to My Orders / 我的订单
Check order status:
- Paid
- Shipped
- Delivered
View courier tracking number
Optional- Screenshot the order page and update “Expected Deliveries” in your comGateway dashboard

Question 4

China Export Restrictions

Accepted Answer

Shipping from your China Address

1. Value of the commodities

According to China export regulations, all personal shipments exported from Mainland China have to meet the following requirements:

Maximum Invoice Value	Ship to Hong Kong, Macau And Taiwan	Ship to Other Countries
For Undividable Single Item	No Value Limit	No Value Limit
For Multiple Items	RMB 800	RMB 1,000

2. Destination Duties and Taxes

User acknowledges and agrees that the services do not include customs or taxes (except where clearly stated) and that we are not a customs agent or broker.

We are solely responsible for the export and import of its packages and shipments.

The user is solely responsible for the payment of any and all customs, duties, tariffs, taxes, or other charges or fees of any nature relating to the shipment.

3. Unacceptable Shipment

User agrees that Products will be deemed unacceptable for Shipment if It is classified as hazardous material, dangerous goods, prohibited or restricted articles by IATA (International Air Transport Association), ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), any applicable government department or other relevant organization e.g. China Export Controls

Restricted Good List:

All kinds of Alcohol-based or Flammable products (e.g. Hair Tonic, Hair Spray, perfumes, cologne, toners, sanitizers, etc)
Any external battery or power bank for smartphones or tablets devices
Any type of standalone batteries
Wireless earbuds - Wireless earbuds case contains LI Batt
Item with battery
Food
Health Supplement
All kind of liquids (lotion, cream, toothpaste, contact lens with liquid, etc)
Flammable items such as paint, perfume, nail polish Essential oils, diffuser oils, fragrance oil and perfume oil
Any unidentifiable material, substance or chemical.
Tobacco products
Petroleum products
Articles, publications of a pornographic or obscene nature
Alcohol products and beverages

• Please refer to FAQ for full list of items

Question 5

Will I be subject to U.S. Duties & Taxes when I return my items to the U.S?

Accepted Answer

No, not if your return is properly documented.

As long as the item is clearly marked as a return, hasn’t been altered, and includes valid documentation, it should not be subject to U.S. import duties or taxes.

✅ Include return documents like the merchant’s commercial invoice and RMA number

✅ Mark the shipment as “Returned Goods” when preparing your label

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