Q: Can I ship to China if my shipment is worth more than RMB2000?

According to China Customs regulations , shipments with multiple items must not exceed RMB2000 in total value . If your package includes multiple items worth over RMB2000, you’ll need to split them into separate shipments . Please contact our customer service team and we’ll help you do this. If your package includes only one item , you can ship it even if it exceeds RMB2000— but you must pay any applicable taxes or duties at Customs clearance.

Q: Why is my chargeable weight for international shipping different from the weight reflected in my Airway Bill receipt?

The weight on your Airway Bill shows the actual (physical) weight of your package. However, international shipping rates are based on whichever is greater : The actual weight , or The volumetric (dimensional) weight 📦 If your package takes up more space than its actual weight suggests, the volumetric weight This is a standard practice across all major couriers like DHL and FedEx.

Question 1

Can I ship to China if my shipment is worth more than RMB2000?

Accepted Answer

According to China Customs regulations, shipments with multiple items must not exceed RMB2000 in total value.

If your package includes multiple items worth over RMB2000, you’ll need to split them into separate shipments.
Please contact our customer service team and we’ll help you do this.

If your package includes only one item, you can ship it even if it exceeds RMB2000—but you must pay any applicable taxes or duties at Customs clearance.

Question 2

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 3

What do I do after buying from the merchant?

Accepted Answer

Once you’ve placed your order with the merchant, here’s what to do next:

Wait for the store to ship your order

Most merchants will send you an email with tracking details once your order is on the way.

Check how many packages your order will arrive in—

Some orders may be split into multiple shipments. Once you have tracking numbers, you can:

Log into your comGateway account

Go to Expected Deliveries

Enter the tracking info for each package

This helps us receive and process your packages faster.

Consider combining your shipments

You can shop from more than one merchant or place additional orders before shipping your packages internationally.

Why? Because:

The first half-kilo of any shipment is the most expensive

Every half-kilo after that costs significantly less

So the more you combine, the more you save

💡 Enjoy 7 or 30 days of free storage (Lite & Basic Member)

Question 4

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 5

Why is my chargeable weight for international shipping different from the weight reflected in my Airway Bill receipt?

Accepted Answer

The weight on your Airway Bill shows the actual (physical) weight of your package.

However, international shipping rates are based on whichever is greater:

The actual weight, or

The volumetric (dimensional) weight

📦 If your package takes up more space than its actual weight suggests, the
volumetric weight

This is a standard practice across all major couriers like DHL and FedEx.

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