Avalara Cross-Border Trade Services

Overview

The Cross-Border Trade Services MCP server supports AI agents by providing tools to perform cross-border transactions, including duty calculations, and access to Trade and Tariff content libraries (including import trade restrictions).

MCP server details

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

MCP client setup

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Tools

Name	Description	Sample prompt
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 6211430591 from CN to the US between 08/01/2025 and 08/01/2025 Find punitive duty rates for electronics exported from the US to Canada with HS code 8517120000 between Aug 01, 2025 and Sep 01, 2025 Show the PGA code for textile products from China to the US between 08/01/2025 and 08/01/2025 - HS code 6211430591
get_trade_tariff_content_library_for_current_date	Provides enhanced product compliance information, including current tariffs, restrictions, and regulatory requirements. Returns the most up-to-date compliance status and documentation requirements.	Get current compliance information for HS code 6211430591 from CN to the US Find today's punitive duty rates for electronics exported from China to the US with HS code 6211430591 Show today's regulatory requirements for manufacturing goods from China to the US with HS code 6211430591