Prizes From Usa - Customs, Vat?

[barry1010]

I have won a series of prizes from a US company and each will be sent separately. The retail value of each is $30, $70, $100 and $180.
They are totally free to me, I am not even paying postage.
Will I be liable for any fees on delivery?

[bednobs]

i think it depends what they are

[bednobs]

buenchico gives a good explanation i have seen several times on here - i'll go looking

[bookbinder]

Can you be more specific about what, exactly, these prizes are?

[barry1010]

Clothing, footwear and a fitbit type watch

[bookbinder]

https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad

[calmck]

It might depend on what is on the Customs declaration and if they are coming from a company. If they state you have not paid and these are a gift you might not have to pay. It might also depend on if they are delivered through the postal service or UPS etc.

[bednobs]

looking at that link, if you substitute prizes for gifts, then yes, you qill have to pay fees (before delivery, not on delivery)

[Toorak]

Interestingly, if prizes are classified as gifts the tax threshold is lower and would apply to most of these prizes

[barry1010]

Thanks all