What is POTAL and what does this MCP server do?

POTAL is a total landed cost API that calculates duties, taxes, and fees for cross-border shipments. This MCP server connects it to Claude, letting you query tariff data and compliance info across 240 countries using 113M+ tariff records.

How do I set up the POTAL MCP server?

Install via `npx potal-mcp-server@1.3.1`, then set the `POTAL_API_KEY` environment variable with your API key from https://potal.app. The server communicates over stdio.

Do I need a POTAL account to use this?

Yes, you need a POTAL API key from https://potal.app. Sign up there to get credentials and set the `POTAL_API_KEY` environment variable.

What countries and tariff data does POTAL cover?

POTAL covers 240 countries and territories with 113M+ tariff records, making it suitable for calculating landed costs on virtually any international shipment route.

Can I use this for real-time pricing in my e-commerce checkout?

Yes, the MCP server integrates POTAL's API into Claude, so you can query live tariff and landed cost data. Refer to POTAL's documentation for rate limits and SLA details for production use.

MCP ServerSTDIOOfficialv1.3.1

Soulmaten7 Potal MCP Server

Calculate total landed costs for cross-border shipments across 240 countries using 113M+ tariff records. Built for developers integrating real-time duty and compliance data into e-commerce and logistics platforms.

io.github.soulmaten7/potal

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Hosted URL

Local install

Transport

STDIO

Auth

1 required env var

What the Soulmaten7 Potal MCP server does

How models use it and what it is built for.

Connect to Soulmaten7 Potal

Local install — runs as a subprocess.

npx potal-mcp-server@1.3.1

Environment variables

Configuration this server reads at startup.

POTAL_API_KEYRequiredSecret
Your POTAL API key (get it at https://potal.app)

Resources

Where to find authoritative docs and source for Soulmaten7 Potal.

Source repository

Example prompts for Soulmaten7 Potal

Paste any of these into Agent Studio after connecting Soulmaten7 Potal.

What's the total landed cost to ship a $500 electronics item from US to Germany?
Calculate tariffs and fees for importing textiles into Canada from Vietnam
Get duty rates and compliance requirements for shipping cosmetics to Japan
Compare landed costs for the same product across five different destination countries

Soulmaten7 Potal MCP server — FAQ

Common questions about connecting and running Soulmaten7 Potal.

What is POTAL and what does this MCP server do?
POTAL is a total landed cost API that calculates duties, taxes, and fees for cross-border shipments. This MCP server connects it to Claude, letting you query tariff data and compliance info across 240 countries using 113M+ tariff records.
How do I set up the POTAL MCP server?
Install via `npx potal-mcp-server@1.3.1`, then set the `POTAL_API_KEY` environment variable with your API key from https://potal.app. The server communicates over stdio.
Do I need a POTAL account to use this?
Yes, you need a POTAL API key from https://potal.app. Sign up there to get credentials and set the `POTAL_API_KEY` environment variable.
What countries and tariff data does POTAL cover?
POTAL covers 240 countries and territories with 113M+ tariff records, making it suitable for calculating landed costs on virtually any international shipment route.
Can I use this for real-time pricing in my e-commerce checkout?
Yes, the MCP server integrates POTAL's API into Claude, so you can query live tariff and landed cost data. Refer to POTAL's documentation for rate limits and SLA details for production use.

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