# Avalara Classification MCP Server - MCP Server | Avalara Developer

Source: https://developer.avalara.com/mcp-servers/classification/

# MCP servers

## Avalara Classification MCP Server

## Overview

Provides Harmonized System (HS) code classification for cross-border transactions. Supports managed classification requests, HS code validation and verification, and AI-powered import and export, and enriched trade compliance content lookup.

## MCP client setup

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#### Install MCP Server

Add the Avalara Classification MCP Server to your IDE

Or manually add to your MCP settings:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "avalara-classification": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://mcp.avalara.com/classification"
    }
  }
}

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## Tools

Name

Description

Sample prompt

get\_instant\_hs\_code

Classify your product based on its description and get recommended HS codes for the selected destination country, along with confidence scores for each result.

-   Classify this product: itemCode {item\_code}, itemGroup '{item\_group}', description: men's cotton polo shirt, countryOfDestination \[{country\_1}, {country\_2}\].
-   Get HS codes for item {item\_code} in group '{item\_group}': ceramic coffee mug, countryOfDestination \[{country}\].
-   Classify: rechargeable lithium battery pack, 10000mAh, item {item\_code}, itemGroup '{item\_group}', countryOfDestination \[{country}\].

validate\_hs\_codes

Validate whether one or more HS codes are valid for import in selected countries, returning clear results with supporting details such as validation messages and effective date ranges.

-   Is HS code {hs\_code} valid for {country}?
-   Validate these HS codes: {hs\_code\_1} in {country\_1} and {hs\_code\_2} in {country\_2}.
-   Check if HS code {hs\_code} is valid for {country} (import).

verify\_hs\_code

Assess whether a proposed HS code aligns with a product description and destination country, returning a clear verified or not verified result.

-   Is HS code {hs\_code} correct for the product: men's cotton t-shirt, countryOfDestination {destination\_country}?
-   Verify {hs\_code} is correct for {description} to countryOfDestination {destination\_country} (laptop computer example).
-   Check if HS code {hs\_code} is appropriate for {description} to countryOfDestination {destination\_country} (leather handbag).

get\_trade\_tariff\_content\_library\_by\_date

Provides comprehensive duty rates and compliance information from the Avalara Trade and Tariff Library. Supports retrieving tariff data for specified HS codes within requested date ranges.

-   Get tariff information for HS code {hs\_code}, countryOfExport {country\_of\_export} to countryOfImport {country\_of\_import}, startDate {start\_date}, endDate {end\_date}.
-   Find punitive duty rates for electronics, HS {hs\_code}, from {country\_of\_export} to {country\_of\_import}, between {start\_date} and {end\_date}.
-   Show PGA and regulatory content for HS {hs\_code} from {country\_of\_export} to {country\_of\_import} between {start\_date} and {end\_date} for textiles.