# ShipCompliant MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > ShipCompliant MCP helps you manage US alcohol shipping compliance. It lets your AI agent check state laws, calculate taxes like excise and sales tax, and monitor your shipping licenses across all 50 states. It's built for wineries and eCommerce brands that need to move alcohol products without getting hit with heavy fines or legal headaches. Use it to automate the tedious regulatory checks that usually slow down your fulfillment process. ## Overview - **Category:** ecommerce - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_K3CcfZSkOMHTx5R7VSveGP755H4k8006sIUrLCDy/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** alcohol-shipping, tax-calculation, regulatory-compliance, license-management, excise-tax, logistics ## Description Navigating the maze of alcohol shipping laws in the US is a nightmare. One state might allow a specific volume, while the next requires a specific carrier or a mandatory signature. This connector lets you talk to your account to get straight answers without digging through PDFs or spreadsheets. Instead of guessing if you can ship a case of wine to a new state, you can just ask your agent to check the rules. It handles the heavy lifting of calculating state-specific excise taxes and sales surcharges so your invoices stay accurate. You can also keep a pulse on your licensing across every state in one place. Because Vinkius hosts this Connector, you can plug it into your existing workflow and let your agent handle the tedious regulatory checks. It's about moving product faster while staying on the right side of the law. You no longer have to worry about missing a state-specific restriction or miscalculating a surcharge that could lead to an audit. Your agent can pull the data you need in seconds, whether you are verifying a license for a new warehouse or looking for approved carriers in a specific region. It turns a complex manual process into a simple conversation. By automating these checks, you remove the risk of manual data entry errors and ensure that your logistics chain remains compliant with every state's unique requirements. This means fewer headaches for the compliance team and faster shipping for your customers. ## Tools ### check_compliance Verify if shipping wine or spirits to a state is legal. You can also see specific volume limits and license requirements. ### calculate_tax Get a total tax amount for your alcohol shipments. You can also see a detailed breakdown by tax type for accurate invoicing. ### get_shipping_rules Pull detailed state shipping rules for any region. This includes carrier restrictions, volume limits, and signature requirements. ### list_licenses See a list of all your active, pending, and expired shipping licenses. This helps you track your status across all 50 states. ### check_license_status Get specific details and expiration dates for a license in a particular state. This is critical for knowing where you can legally ship. ### list_products View all your registered products with brand names and alcohol content. You can also see which states they are approved for. ### get_state_rules Retrieve specific state alcohol laws regarding volume caps and product restrictions. This helps you understand state-specific requirements. ### list_carriers Find approved carriers for alcohol shipments that have the required certifications. This ensures you stay compliant with carrier restrictions. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Can we ship a case of wine from California to Illinois? ``` **Response:** ``` 📋 **Compliance Check: CA → IL** ✅ **Shipping is COMPLIANT** 📜 **Your license**: IL DTC Permit #IL-2024-1122 — Active (expires Dec 2026) 📦 **Volume limits**: - Per shipment: 9 liters max - Annual per customer: 108 liters (12 cases) 📋 **Requirements**: - ✅ Adult signature required (21+) - ✅ Common carrier only (FedEx, UPS) - ❌ USPS not permitted ``` **Prompt:** ``` What is the total tax on a $75 bottle of whiskey sent to New York? ``` **Response:** ``` 💰 **Tax Breakdown — CA → NY ($75 Bottle)** - NY Excise Tax: $0.30/gallon - State Sales Tax: 4.0% ($3.00) - Local Tax (NYC): 4.875% ($3.66) **Total Tax**: ~$6.96 per bottle ``` **Prompt:** ``` List my current licenses for Texas. ``` **Response:** ``` 📋 **Active Licenses: Texas** 1. **TX DTC Winegrower Permit**: #TX-8821-W - Expires: Dec 31, 2026 - Status: Active 2. **TX Wholesale License**: #TX-WW-449 - Expires: Jun 30, 2027 - Status: Active ``` ## Capabilities ### Verify shipping legality Check if you can send wine or spirits to a specific state. ### Calculate alcohol taxes Get a full breakdown of excise and sales taxes for your orders. ### Retrieve state rules See carrier restrictions and volume limits for any US state. ### Manage shipping licenses View all your active and pending licenses in one list. ### Check license status See expiration dates and specific details for individual state permits. ### List registered products See all your registered products along with their alcohol content and approved states. ### Identify approved carriers Find which shipping companies are allowed to carry alcohol in different regions. ## Use Cases ### Pre-fulfillment compliance check A shipping manager asks if they can send a 3-liter bottle of bourbon to New York and gets the rules instantly using check_compliance. ### Accurate tax invoice generation An eCommerce lead asks for a tax breakdown on a $60 bottle of wine to ensure the invoice is correct using calculate_tax. ### State license audit A compliance officer asks to see all active licenses to prepare for a state regulatory review using list_licenses. ### Carrier restriction lookup A logistics lead asks which carriers are allowed to ship spirits to a specific state with temperature requirements using get_shipping_rules. ## Benefits - Stop guessing on legality: Use check_compliance to confirm if you can ship to a state before you ever print a label. - Accurate tax invoicing: Use calculate_tax to get precise excise and sales tax breakdowns for every order. - Faster fulfillment: Get state-specific carrier limits and signature rules quickly with get_shipping_rules. - Centralized license tracking: Use list_licenses to see every permit you hold across all 50 states in one view. - Proactive renewal management: Use check_license_status to catch expiring permits before they cause a shipping shutdown. - Organized product data: Use list_products to see which of your items are approved for specific regions. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get instant, accurate alcohol shipping data without manual research. 1. Connect your ShipCompliant by Sovos account to the Vinkius platform. 2. Link the Connector to your preferred AI client like Claude or Cursor. 3. Ask your agent to check compliance, calculate taxes, or list your licenses. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can the ShipCompliant MCP check if I'm allowed to ship to a specific state?** Yes, it checks state-specific rules and volume limits instantly. You can ask your agent to verify compliance for any state to ensure your shipments stay legal. **Does ShipCompliant MCP handle alcohol excise tax calculations?** Yes, it provides a full breakdown of excise, sales, and local taxes. This helps you create accurate invoices without manual calculations. **Can I use ShipCompliant MCP to see my shipping licenses?** Yes, it lists all your active, pending, and expired licenses in one place. You can monitor your status across all 50 states easily. **How does ShipCompliant MCP help with carrier restrictions?** It retrieves specific rules for which carriers are allowed to move alcohol in different states. This ensures you don't use prohibited services for your shipments. **Can ShipCompliant MCP tell me the volume limits for wine shipments?** Yes, it provides the specific volume caps for both per-shipment and annual limits. This helps you stay within state-mandated quantities. **Does ShipCompliant MCP work for both wine and spirits?** Yes, it covers compliance and tax rules for all types of alcohol. It is a complete solution for multi-state alcohol logistics. **What is ShipCompliant?** ShipCompliant by Sovos is the #1 compliance platform for shipping alcohol in the United States. It handles tax calculation, license management, and state-by-state regulatory compliance. **Can it calculate state-specific excise taxes?** Yes, it automatically calculates state excise taxes, sales taxes, and local surcharges for all 50 states. **Does it check volume limits per customer?** Yes, it tracks aggregated volume limits per customer per state to prevent non-compliant shipments.