Q: How do I know if I’m a Prime member?

You’ll see your Prime badge in your comGateway dashboard when you qualify. To check your current Prime status, go to Dashboard . There, you’ll see: Your membership tier validity period

Q: How do I join the Business Program?

Go to your Account Settings Click Upgrade to Business Pay the US$100 annual fee to activate your benefits immediately

Question 1

How do I ship my packages home?

Accepted Answer

Once your orders have arrived at your U.S. address and you’re ready to ship, just log in to your comGateway account:

Go to My Packages

Select the packages you want to ship

Choose your shipping method: Standard or Express

Complete your international shipping payment

Your items will be shipped via our trusted partners, DHL and FedEx, and delivered right to your doorstep.

Delivery Speed Options

⏱️ Delivery times are calculated from the next business day after payment is made

📦 comGateway manages the end-to-end process—our timeline starts when you ship, not when the courier picks it up.

Important Notes & Delivery Considerations

Some factors may affect delivery time:

Repacking: Adds 2–3 business days to your timeline

Public holidays: U.S. and destination holidays may cause delays

Remote areas: Add 3–5 extra days for off-route locations

Customs restrictions:
- China: Only eligible for Standard Shipping, delivery may take 8–15 days
- Russia: Private parcels are restricted; consignee must hold a business license

Question 2

How do I know if I’m a Prime member?

Accepted Answer

You’ll see your Prime badge in your comGateway dashboard when you qualify.

To check your current Prime status, go to Dashboard. There, you’ll see:

Your membership tier

validity period

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Yes—we can help you return packages from your U.S. address to the original merchant.

Just note: comGateway is not the seller, so we can’t guarantee your return will be accepted. Please check the merchant’s return policy before starting.

If you’ve already received the package and want to return it from your home country, see this guide on international returns:

How it works:

You request the return.

We help coordinate and ship the package back to the merchant.

If the return is approved and processed, any refunds go directly to you.

If you’ve already received the package and need to return an order, see for international returns.

Charges for U.S. domestic returns:

$4.00 return processing fee for the first package

$2.50 per additional package in the same return request

You’ll also cover:
- Domestic return shipping costs (if applicable)
- Any fees charged by the merchant

If You Bought Directly from the Merchant (and the item is still at your U.S. Address)

1. Check the merchant’s return policy:

Is the item eligible for return or replacement?

Is there a returns window (e.g. 15–60 days)?

Will the refund be to your original payment or store credit?

Will the merchant provide a prepaid return label?

2. Gather required documents from the merchant:

A commercial invoice

A return label

An RMA (return authorization number) if applicable

⚠️ If no return label is provided, you’ll need to cover the U.S. domestic shipping fee.

3. Email us

Let us know what item(s) you want to return. Attach:

A copy of the return label (if available)

RMA number (if provided)

We’ll review and send you:

A shipping quote

Our return processing fee

Payment instructions

4. Make payment

Complete payment via My Account > Payment Requests.

5. Return processing & refund

We’ll process the return in 2 business days.

After return, track the refund with the merchant directly.

comGateway does not manage refunds for direct purchases.

If You Used BuyForMe (and the item is still at your U.S. Address)

1. Contact us

Email us with the item(s) you’d like to return. We’ll:

Review the merchant’s return policy

Obtain a return label + RMA from the merchant (if applicable)

Send you the full quote (including processing + domestic shipping fees)

2. Confirm and pay

Once you approve, make payment via My Account > Payment Requests.

3. Return processing

We’ll handle the return within 2 business days

Courier will pick up your item from our warehouse

You’ll receive:
- A consignment note
- A tracking number

4. Refund processing

After the merchant issues a refund, we’ll transfer the amount to your original payment method

This will happen within 7 business days, minus any return fees

Question 4

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 5

How do I join the Business Program?

Accepted Answer

Go to your Account Settings

Click Upgrade to Business

Pay the US$100 annual fee to activate your benefits immediately

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