# Taobao to Japan Landed Cost Calculator AI Agent Connect

> Calculate exact landed costs for China-to-Japan shipments, including volumetric weight and customs duties.

## Overview
- **Category:** finance
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_JMp9Vx962H5KJaS3POJZlr4IgTU8D7ukfUWDmvRv/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** taobao, japan, customs, shipping, tax

## Description

This MCP server provides deterministic calculations for cross-border e-commerce shipments from China to Japan. It handles the complexities of logistics and taxation by providing tools to determine billable weight via `calculate_shipping_details`, calculate the final total in Yen using `calculate_landed_cost_jpy`, and analyze package density with `get_weight_comparison`.

## Tools

### calculate_landed_cost_jpy
Calculates the final total cost in Japanese Yen, including taxes and duties

### calculate_shipping_details
Determines the weight-based shipping cost in RMB

### get_weight_comparison
Answers if a package is being charged primarily for its size (volumetric) or its mass (actual)

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Calculate the shipping cost for a 2kg package with dimensions 30x30x30 cm and a shipping rate of 15 RMB/kg.
```

**Response:** 
```
The volumetric weight is 3.375 kg, making the billable weight 3.375 kg. At 15 RMB/kg, the shipping cost is 50.625 RMB.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
What is the total landed cost for an item priced at 5000 RMB with 50 RMB shipping, an exchange rate of 20 JPY/RMB, and 10% tax?
```

**Response:** 
```
The total landed cost is 115,500 JPY.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Is a 5kg package with dimensions 50x50x50 cm volumetric heavy?
```

**Response:** 
```
Yes, the volumetric weight is 15.625 kg, which is significantly higher than the actual weight of 5 kg.
```

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How is volumetric weight calculated?**
Volumetric weight is calculated by multiplying the length, width, and height of the package in centimeters and dividing the result by 8000.

**When is Japan customs duty applied?**
Customs duty is applied if the converted value of the goods exceeds 10,000 JPY.

**Can I compare actual weight vs volumetric weight?**
Yes, you can use the `get_weight_comparison` tool to see if your package is being charged based on its physical mass or its volume.