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.

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.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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 3

What are insurance fees?

Accepted Answer

Every international shipment is automatically insured by comGateway against loss or damage.

Insurance costs 1.5% of your total charges to comGateway, which includes:

Item cost (as declared)

U.S. domestic shipping (for BuyForMe orders)

International shipping

Fuel surcharge

Remote area surcharge, if applicable

🔒 Coverage is limited to USD $5,000

If something is lost or damaged, compensation is based on:

The declared value of your goods

U.S. domestic shipping (BuyForMe only)

International shipping from the U.S. to your delivery address

Question 4

What if I want to ship fragile items like LED/Plasma television sets?

Accepted Answer

Yes—but fragile items like LED/Plasma TVs must be crated to qualify for shipping insurance.

📦 Crating fee: approx. $300 USD and above (Crating fees are quoted individually based on your item’s size and fragility)

🚚 Your shipping cost will be based on the total crated weight

🧱 Crating helps protect your fragile item during transit and ensures it qualifies for insurance.

If your item arrives at our U.S. warehouse and is flagged as needing extra protection, you’ll have two options:

Ship it as-is
We’ll send it without crating
Insurance will only cover loss, not damage

Approve crating
Your item will be professionally crated for safety
Insurance will then cover damage as well

The following items are usually fragile and subject to crating

Big/flat screen TVs

Chandeliers

Large porcelain/glass figurines

Mirrors

How much does crating cost?

Crating fees are quoted individually based on your item’s size and fragility

Crating adds weight and volume, which may increase your shipping cost

Only select couriers accept crated packages

📦 If crating is required, we’ll contact you with full details before proceeding.

⚠️ Crating increases your package’s dimensions and weight.

Your shipping rate will be based on the greater of the two actual weight or volumetric weight.

Question 5

How do I use OneBox?

Accepted Answer

Log into your account and go to Ship OneBox

You will see your packages that can be safely combined together in one container. Select a minimum of two packages and click "Proceed with OneBox.”

Select or provide packing instructions, if any.

Agree to the Terms and Conditions and click "Confirm."

Complete the rest of the checkout process.

Once checkout is complete, your packages will no longer appear on your dashboard while our warehouse team is processing your request. This can take up to two business days.

You'll receive 2 notification emails: when your OneBox request is received and upon its completion.

You can view your request history by going to the Service Order in your Dashboard.

OneBox Terms and Conditions

By confirming this request, you agree and allow comGateway to discard or cut external packing materials to reduce volumetric weight. This may affect its eligibility for Returns, depending on the merchant's policies. We do not guarantee that all your items will fit in one container, but trust that our expert warehouse team will put them in the least number of boxes or polybags without compromising its safety during international delivery. This process cannot be undone and is irreversible. OneBox package(s) is not eligible to be split into multiple packages. Processing will take up to 2 business days to complete. However, depending on the complexity of your instructions, additional processing days may be needed. We cannot guarantee that all additional instructions will be carried out. If OneBox is not feasible on your selected packages, we’ll notify you and payment will be refunded.

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