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: My item was lost in transit. When I bought it, it was US$50 on sale. Now it’s retailing for US$100. What is my claimable amount?

Your claim is based on the declared value at the time of shipment —not the current market price. So in this case, since the item was declared at $50 , that would be the maximum claimable amount , even if the item’s value has increased since then. 🧾 This is why it’s important to declare your item’s full value accurately when you ship—any claims depends on it.

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 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 2

My item was lost in transit. When I bought it, it was US$50 on sale. Now it’s retailing for US$100. What is my claimable amount?

Accepted Answer

Your claim is based on the declared value at the time of shipment—not the current market price.

So in this case, since the item was declared at $50, that would be the maximum claimable amount, even if the item’s value has increased since then.

🧾 This is why it’s important to declare your item’s full value accurately when you ship—any claims depends on it.

Question 3

What should I take note of before I checkout with the merchant?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

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

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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