Q: What is comGateway Prime?

Prime is our premium rewards program for frequent shippers. It is available for $69.99/year or Free upon fulfillment of 6 international shipments in 12 months If you ship regularly, Prime gives you perks like: Lower international shipping rates Free consolidation for up to 15 packages Extended free storage Discounted repacking Free upgrade to Express delivery speeds (on eligible shipments)

Q: What if the merchant sent me the wrong item?

Don’t worry—it happens, and we can help. If your package hasn’t been shipped internationally yet and is still at your U.S. Address, we can help you return it directly to the merchant . Just follow the steps here: 👉 Can I return a package currently at my U.S. Address? If you’ve already received the package at home , you can still return it internationally (as long as the merchant allows it): 👉 Can I return a package that I have already received? 🔁 Before you start, check the merchant’s return policy to make sure the item is eligible for return or replacement.

Question 1

How much does the Split Package Service cost?

Accepted Answer

Fee: US$2 per package

Business Members: Enjoy this service complimentary

Question 2

What is comGateway Prime?

Accepted Answer

Prime is our premium rewards program for frequent shippers.

It is available for $69.99/year or

Free upon fulfillment of 6 international shipments in 12 months

If you ship regularly, Prime gives you perks like:

Lower international shipping rates

Free consolidation for up to 15 packages

Extended free storage

Discounted repacking

Free upgrade to Express delivery speeds (on eligible shipments)

Question 3

What is the consolidation service?

Accepted Answer

Consolidation, repack and storage are services we offer at your U.S. Address. Use these services (if applicable) to save on international shipping. Manage these services (if applicable) in My Packages

Have two or more packages you want to ship internationally?

Consolidation lets you ship multiple packages from your U.S. address together as one international shipment. This helps you save on shipping costs by avoiding duplicate base charges.

📦 Instead of shipping each box separately (and paying multiple base rates), we combine your packages into one shipment.

Select to ship them all at the same time to save on shipping costs (this will count as one shipment). Shipping them separately will cost much more than combining them together into one shipment.

Why does consolidation save money?

The base charge (for the first 0.5kg) is always higher than the per-0.5kg rate that follows.

So if you ship three packages separately, you pay the base charge three times.

But if you consolidate them into one shipment, you only pay the base charge once.

Consolidation details:

Consolidate up to 3 packages per shipment for free

Additional packages cost $1 each

Prime members get unlimited free consolidation

You can consolidate up to 15 packages in a single shipment

When is consolidation not a savings option?

Some countries charge taxes based on the total value of a shipment.
If combining packages pushes your total over a tax-free threshold, it may cost more in duties.

Always check your country’s import tax rules before consolidating.

Question 4

What if the merchant sent me the wrong item?

Accepted Answer

Don’t worry—it happens, and we can help.

If your package hasn’t been shipped internationally yet and is still at your U.S. Address, we can help you return it directly to the merchant. Just follow the steps here:

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

If you’ve already received the package at home, you can still return it internationally (as long as the merchant allows it):

👉 Can I return a package that I have already received?

🔁 Before you start, check the merchant’s return policy to make sure the item is eligible for return or replacement.

Question 5

Are there any taxes and duties?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All international shipments are subject to import duties and taxes based on your destination country’s rules.

These charges vary by:

Item value

Product type

Country of delivery

📦 comGateway does not control or collect these fees. You’ll be notified by the courier if payment is required.

Country-Specific Guidelines

Here are some general import rules for common destinations. For exact details, please check with your local customs authority.

As of 1 January 2024, GST in Singapore is 9% and applies to all imports, including:

Low-value goods (S$400 or below)

Items shipped via air or post

For more info, visit the IRAS website

A GST Calculation Example:

Cost of Goods: S$390

Freight: S$30

Insurance: S$4.20

GST (9%) = S$38.20 on the full sum

GST Handling Fee:

A 5% administrative fee is charged on the GST amount.

What is the GST handling fee?

It is the processing/administrative fee (5%) levied on the GST amount payable.

Shipments to Australia are delivered duty paid (DDP)—this means all GST and duties are included in your shipping cost at checkout.

No additional payment is needed when your package is delivered.

Key notes:

A 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST) applies to most imported goods, regardless of value. Customs Duty (typically 0-10%, depending on the goods) & import processing fee applies if the value exceeds AUD 1,000.
GST/Duties Handling Fee : A 5% administrative fee is charged on the total GST/Duties amount
This tax is automatically calculated and collected by comGateway at the time of payment
There are no customs clearance delays due to unpaid taxes

✅ Everything is prepaid, and your items arrive ready to open—no surprise fees, no fuss.

Since the UK’s exit from the EU, all imports—including personal goods—are subject to VAT and potentially customs duties, depending on the value and item type.

General guidelines:

VAT (20%) is applied to most imported goods

Items valued under £135: VAT is applied at checkout if the seller is registered, or charged on delivery

VAT Handling Fee:

A 5% administrative fee is charged on the VATamount.

Items over £135: May be subject to both VAT and customs duty, payable to the courier upon delivery

📦 You’ll receive a notification from the courier (DHL or FedEx) if any payment is required before delivery.

Important: Aways check the latest updates via UK HMRC .

Shipping to the Rest of the World

All imported goods are subject to a country's customs and duties. As limits and regulations vary in different countries, we encourage you to check on the website of your country's governing authority.

Shipments to the rest of the world, are delivered with duty unpaid (DDU). This means duties and customs will not be included on your final checkout during shipment.

Duties and custom payments will be made to the courier delivering your package.

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