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Cross-Border MCP server

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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).

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Add the Avalara Cross-Border Trade Services MCP server to your IDE

Or manually add to your MCP settings:

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

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Tools

Name

Description

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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