Question 1

How do I make a Customs Order Declaration?

Accepted Answer

Customs regulations require that we declare the value of all packages shipped internationally from the U.S. The declared value must reflect what you paid for the items inside.

If you bought directly from the merchant:

If the merchant included an invoice, we’ll use that to declare your item’s value

If there’s no invoice, you’ll be asked to declare the value yourself during the shipping process in your account

✍️ You must accurately declare the value

If you used BuyForMe:

No action needed—we declare the value based on your order with us.

Accurate Declarations Are Required

Submitting an incorrect or undervalued declaration can result in serious consequences, including:

Package seizure by Customs

Fines or penalties

Criminal charges in some jurisdictions

To avoid delays, legal issues, or loss of goods, you must always declare the true purchase value of your items—even if they’re gifts, discounted, or secondhand.

✅ When in doubt, use the amount you paid the merchant as your declared value.

Not sure what’s in your package?

Request our Package/Order Checking Service for $5. We’ll open the package and confirm the contents for you.

📧 Email us to request this.

Shipping to China? Read this first:

According to China Customs:

If your shipment contains multiple items, the total value must not exceed RMB2000

If it does, you’ll need to split the shipment (we can help—email or Live Chat us)

If you’re shipping one item, it can exceed RMB2000, but you must still pay all applicable taxes/duties

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

Question 2

Can I use BuyForMe service even for merchants that accept my credit cards with a non-U.S. billing address?

Accepted Answer

Sure! Some customers enjoy the convenience of our BuyForMe service where they can leave the entire purchase process to comGateway. Note however that there is a BuyForMe of 10% of (total cost of items purchased + domestic shipping, if any). Prime customers enjoys a reduced service fee of 7%.

Simply follow these steps to place your BuyForMe order with us.

Login to your account and click on Buy For Me on your dashboard or BFM Orders in your sidebar. Then click on BuyForMe Cart.
A BuyForMe form will appear. Fill in your order details. You may fill in as many items as you wish from the same merchant
We will place your order(s), checkout and pay the merchant. Your shopping will be sent to your U.S. Address
We will send you an email once we have placed your order(s)
If you wish to shop from another online store, please fill out a new BuyForMe form. Please note that we require one form (regardless of the items required) for separate merchants.
Your packages have arrived at your U.S. Address. What's next!Receive an email from us 1-2 days after your packages arrive with details includingYou can also view your packages at your dashboard Only when your packages arrive, will we be able to inform you of the international shipping weight and other applicable fees.
- your package(s) individual weight
- date of receipt
- scanned invoice(s)
When all your packages arrive at your U.S. Address, manage how you want them shipped home in My Packages.

We have optional add-on services for savings on shipping. Learn about it at FAQ - Ship Smarter: Add-On Services

Question 3

Can you buy the item for me when the online store does not accept my international credit card?

Accepted Answer

Yes we can! Simply follow these steps to place your BuyForMe order with us.

Login to your account and click on Buy For Me on your dashboard or BFM Orders in your sidebar. Then click on BuyForMe Cart.
A BuyForMe form will appear. Fill in your order details. You may fill in as many items as you wish from the same merchant
We will place your order(s), checkout and pay the merchant. Your shopping will be sent to your U.S. Address
We will send you an email once we have placed your order(s)
If you wish to shop from another online store, please fill out a new BuyForMe form. Please note that we require one form (regardless of the items required) for separate merchants.
Your packages have arrived at your U.S. Address. What's next!Receive an email from us 1-2 days after your packages arrive with details includingYou can also view your packages at your Dashboard Only when your packages arrive, will we be able to inform you of the international shipping weight and other applicable fees.
- your package(s) individual weight
- date of receipt
- scanned invoice(s)
When all your packages arrive at your U.S. Address, manage how you want them shipped home in My Packages.

We have optional add-on services for savings on shipping. Learn about it at Ship Smarter: Add-On Services

Question 4

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 5

What is DHL GoGreen?

Accepted Answer

DHL GoGreen is DHL’s sustainability program designed to reduce the environmental impact of logistics. It includes initiatives such as certified carbon offsetting and investments in sustainability projects. comGateway participates in DHL GoGreen for eligible shipments to support more responsible global delivery.

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