EU Customs Tariff (TARIC)

The TARIC MCP server provides access to the EU customs tariff database for searching and querying customs tariff numbers.

Main Functions

Tariff Search

• search_taric: Searches for EU customs tariff numbers based on product descriptions
  • Supports German and English search terms
  • Uses two API versions for comprehensive results
  • Automatic optimization for German search queries
  • Delivers structured tariff information

Retrieve Tariff Details

• get_tariff_details: Retrieves detailed information for a specific tariff number
  • Exact tariff code search
  • Complete tariff descriptions
  • Multilingual support (DE/EN)

Use Cases

Product Classification

"Find the customs tariff number for laptops"
"Which tariff number applies to electric bicycles?"
"Search for the customs tariff for handmade wooden furniture"

Import/Export Preparation

"What is the correct tariff number for our electronic components?"
"Classify this product list for export"
"Find customs tariffs for medical devices"

Tariff Code Verification

"Check the details for tariff number 8471301000"
"What does customs tariff 6403999800 mean?"
"Show me the description for this tariff code"

How It Works

Data Source

• Uses the official EU TARIC database
• Access via zolltarifnummern.de API
• Real-time data without API key required

API Versions

• V1: Classic search with basic results
• V2: Advanced search with optimized German terms
• Automatic adjustment of search strategy based on language

Search Optimization

• For German search queries, "Ware" is automatically appended
• Intelligent encoding of search terms
• Multiple API queries for best results

Usage Tips

Effective Search

• Use specific product descriptions
• German terms are automatically optimized
• Combine product type and material for better results

Tariff Code Format

• EU customs tariff numbers are hierarchically structured
• Example: 8471301000 (10 digits)
• More digits mean more specific classification

Multilingual Support

• Default language is German
• English search possible with lang="en"
• Results in the chosen language

Examples

Simple Product Search

Assistant: I'm looking for the customs tariff number for "Smartphone".

Result: 
- 8517120000: Smartphones
- 8517180000: Other telephones for cellular networks

Detailed Tariff Query

Assistant: Show me the details for tariff number 8471301000.

Result:
- Code: 8471301000
- Description: Portable digital automatic data processing machines...
- Category: Data processing machines

Classify Multiple Products

Assistant: I'll help you find the customs tariff numbers for your product list:
1. Laptops → 8471301000
2. USB drives → 8523511000
3. Computer mice → 8471607000

Notes

• The TARIC database is regularly updated
• Tariffs can change - verify critical classifications
• Consult a customs expert when uncertain
• The search provides suggestions - final classification is up to the user