Question 1

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 2

Why should I use comGateway to shop from U.S. online stores that already ship to my country?

Accepted Answer

Even if the store ships overseas, you could be paying too much. Here’s why shipping with comGateway can save you more:

🏷️ No U.S. Sales Tax – Your U.S. address is in Oregon, a sales tax-free state.
🧾 Use U.S. Discount Coupons at checkout.
📦 Consolidate packages from multiple stores to reduce international shipping costs.
✂️ Use repack services to save on shipping weight.
💸 Access lower international rates compared to most merchant shipping fees.
🕒 Free 7 to 30 day storage gives you time to wait for other orders to arrive.

Many merchants in the U.S. readily accept payments by credit cards with a non-U.S. billing address but

Question 3

What do I do after buying from the merchant?

Accepted Answer

Once you’ve placed your order with the merchant, here’s what to do next:

Wait for the store to ship your order

Most merchants will send you an email with tracking details once your order is on the way.

Check how many packages your order will arrive in—

Some orders may be split into multiple shipments. Once you have tracking numbers, you can:

Log into your comGateway account

Go to Expected Deliveries

Enter the tracking info for each package

This helps us receive and process your packages faster.

Consider combining your shipments

You can shop from more than one merchant or place additional orders before shipping your packages internationally.

Why? Because:

The first half-kilo of any shipment is the most expensive

Every half-kilo after that costs significantly less

So the more you combine, the more you save

💡 Enjoy 7 or 30 days of free storage (Lite & Basic Member)

Question 4

What happens if my package is held at customs or rejected at the destination?

Accepted Answer

If your package is held by your country’s customs authority, the courier (DHL or FedEx) will typically:

Notify you directly about the issue

Request any necessary documents or payments (e.g. duties, invoices, ID)

You’ll need to follow your courier’s instructions to clear the package. If customs rejects or returns your package, here’s what happens:

The courier may attempt to return the package to comGateway’s U.S. address (if possible)

You may be charged for return shipping costs

If the package is confiscated by customs, a refund is not possible

🚫 Customs clearance issues are outside comGateway’s control. Always ensure your shipment complies with local import laws to avoid delays or seizure.

Question 5

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

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