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

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.

Question 2

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 3

How do I estimate international shipping weight for delivery time and cost?

Accepted Answer

We can only calculate your final shipping cost once your packages arrive at your U.S. address and have been weighed.

But to get a rough estimate:

Refer to our Rates Table below

Use the Shipping Calculator on our home page

Check your item’s dimensions or ask the merchant if it’s a bulky product

📦 Don’t forget to factor in fuel surcharge, insurance, and other applicable fees.

For large or unusual items, we recommend contacting the merchant directly to get estimated package dimensions.

See FAQ - What is fuel surcharge? , FAQ - What are insurance fees?, FAQ - Are there other fees?

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How can I lower my shipping weight?

Repackaging: Removes unnecessary boxes and reduces bulk
Consolidation: Combines multiple packages into one shipment
OneBox: Optimizes your packaging for the lowest possible volumetric weight

💡 Learn more about it here: Ship Smarter: Add-On Services

Question 4

Why have I received more than one package at my U.S. address for a single merchant order?

Accepted Answer

If you buy more than one item within a single order, U.S. merchants sometimes send the items in more than one package.

This usually happens because:

Items are shipped from different warehouses

Some items were out of stock and shipped later once available

Each package will still be routed to your U.S. address and reflected individually in your comGateway account.

Question 5

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.

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