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Avalara Classification MCP Server

Overview

The Classification Services MCP server supports AI agents by providing tools to perform HS code classification for cross-border transactions, including validation and verification, AI-powered import classification, and access to Trade and Tariff content libraries (including import restrictions compliance content).

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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.