ShipCompliant MCP. Check US compliance and tax for shipping wine/spirits.
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ShipCompliant by Sovos connects your AI client to US alcohol shipping compliance data. Check if it's legal to ship wine or spirits between states, calculate state and local excise taxes for accurate invoices, verify necessary licenses, and get current carrier restrictions on the fly.
What your AI agents can do
Calculate tax
Runs a calculation and returns the total tax amount, detailing how much is due for sales tax, excise tax, etc.
Check compliance
Checks if shipping specific alcohol products from an origin state to a destination state violates any current laws or volume limits. This is your primary check.
Check license status
Returns the details and expiration date for a license in a specific state.
The agent checks if moving a specific product from an origin state to a destination state violates any current alcohol laws or volume limits.
You provide the product and destination, and the tool calculates the total tax amount, separating out sales tax, excise tax, and local surcharges for accurate billing.
The agent verifies if your existing shipping licenses are active, expired, or pending renewal for a specific state.
You get detailed legal rules (like age requirements or volume caps) for any given state's alcohol industry.
The agent lists which shipping carriers are certified to handle alcoholic beverages compliantly.
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ShipCompliant MCP Server: 8 Tools for Alcohol Logistics
Use these tools to check shipping legality, track licenses, and calculate precise tax amounts for alcohol shipments across all 50 states.
019d7607calculate tax
Runs a calculation and returns the total tax amount, detailing how much is due for sales tax, excise tax, etc.
019d7607check compliance
Checks if shipping specific alcohol products from an origin state to a destination state violates any current laws or volume limits. This is your primary check.
019d7607check license status
Returns the details and expiration date for a license in a specific state.
019d7607get shipping rules
Retrieves general rules about shipping goods between states, including volume limits and carrier certifications.
019d7607get state rules
Pulls deep-dive alcohol laws for a specific state, covering topics like age verification or product restrictions.
019d7607list carriers
Lists all approved carriers that can legally handle alcoholic shipments.
019d7607list licenses
Provides a complete overview of every shipping license you hold across various states, critical for inventory management.
019d7607list products
Creates a list of all registered products in your system, including brand names and alcohol content.
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What you can do with this MCP connector
ShipCompliant by Sovos
Connect your ShipCompliant account to any AI agent; it handles the whole mess of US alcohol shipping compliance. You don't gotta dig through state websites or read dusty PDF manuals—you just ask a question, and you get an immediate answer on legality, taxes, and rules.
Compliance Checks & State Rules
You check if it's legal to ship any specific product from one state to another using the check_compliance tool. This is your primary safety net; it verifies whether moving wine or spirits violates current laws or volume caps between an origin and destination state.
If you need deeper context, you can pull detailed alcohol laws for a single state with get_state_rules. You'll find specifics here—things like age verification requirements, product restrictions, or specific local mandates. For general interstate movement rules, the get_shipping_rules tool gives you the scoop on volume limitations and carrier certifications that apply across borders.
Taxes and Billing
When you know what you're shipping, you gotta pay the piper. Use calculate_tax to run a full calculation; it spits out the total tax amount, detailing exactly how much is due for sales tax, excise tax, or any local surcharges, so your invoices are spotless.
Licensing and Inventory Management
Don't get caught flat-footed. The check_license_status tool lets you verify if your existing shipping licenses are active, expired, or pending renewal for a specific state. Better yet, list_licenses gives you a complete overview of every single shipping license you hold across all the states—essential for keeping track of your inventory rights.
For who you're sending it to, list_carriers lists which carriers are certified and legally approved to handle alcoholic shipments. You can also maintain a clear record of what you sell; list_products creates a registry of every registered product in your system, including brand names and alcohol content.
How It Works
Your agent uses all these tools together. You ask it to check compliance for Product X going from Ohio to New York. It runs the checks, calculates the necessary taxes for that destination, confirms you have a valid license in both states, and tells you if any carrier restrictions apply—all before you even pack the box.
How ShipCompliant MCP Works
- 1 Start by asking the agent a core question: 'Can I ship X product from State A to State B?'
- 2 The system runs
check_complianceand, if necessary, pulls data fromget_state_rulesandcalculate_taxto confirm legality and total cost. - 3 You receive a structured report that includes compliance status (✅/❌), required licenses, volume limits, and the itemized tax breakdown.
The bottom line is you get an immediate, legally verified answer without having to open multiple state government websites.
Who Is ShipCompliant MCP For?
This tool is for e-commerce operations and compliance staff in the wine and spirits industry. If your job involves shipping alcohol across state lines—and you're tired of tax audits or failed shipments due to outdated rules—you need this. It replaces weeks of manual research with a single conversation.
Uses the tool before fulfilling orders, asking: 'Is it legal to ship this batch from California to Texas?' and getting immediate compliance status.
Manages licenses and regulations by using list_licenses and get_state_rules to track renewals and update internal policy documents.
Ensures tax accuracy for online sales across 50 states by running the calculate_tax tool before finalizing any checkout flow.
What Changes When You Connect
- Avoid fines by running
check_compliancebefore fulfilling an order. This tool validates if the shipment is legal, saving you from customs issues and rejections. - Ensure your billing is perfect every time. Use
calculate_taxto get a detailed breakdown of state sales tax and excise tax, guaranteeing accurate invoicing for any destination. - Never ship with expired permits again. The agent uses
list_licensesandcheck_license_statusto instantly track expiry dates across all 50 states. - Know your limitations: Use
get_state_rulesto understand specific state rules, such as volume caps or required adult signatures, preventing customer service failures. - Streamline logistics planning. The tool lists approved carriers via
list_carriers, ensuring you only use partners certified for alcohol transport.
Real-World Use Cases
Shipping a new product line to an unfamiliar state
A DTC manager needs to sell their new craft beer shipment to Michigan. Instead of calling three separate regulatory boards, they ask the agent: 'Can I ship this beer from Ohio to Michigan?' The agent runs check_compliance and get_state_rules, confirming it's legal and listing any volume limits in Michigan.
Reconciling tax discrepancies for e-commerce
An accounting team needs to verify if a recent large shipment invoice is correct. They feed the product details into calculate_tax. The agent runs the tool, providing an itemized tax breakdown that proves whether the local sales tax applied was accurate.
Audit prep for compliance officers
A compliance officer needs to prove they hold active permits everywhere. They run list_licenses and then use check_license_status on specific states like Florida, getting a clear, auditable status report for every required permit.
Planning bulk shipment logistics
A winery is moving inventory across state lines. They ask: 'What are the shipping rules for moving 50 cases of wine from Napa to Arizona?' The agent uses get_shipping_rules and list_carriers, providing both volume limits and a list of certified haulers.
The Tradeoffs
Checking compliance manually
The team downloads PDFs from the state website, cross-references them with an internal spreadsheet, and then calls three different carrier hotlines to verify rules.
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Start by asking the agent: 'Can I ship this product from State X to State Y?' This single prompt triggers check_compliance and get_state_rules, giving you a consolidated report in minutes.
Ignoring tax variations
The e-commerce team charges one flat rate for shipping across the country, leading to over/undercharging on local sales taxes.
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Always run calculate_tax with the destination state and product value. This gives you a specific breakdown of every required tax type, so your checkout process is always accurate.
Assuming license validity
A manager ships a full load across state lines because they 'thought' their blanket permit was still good.
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Before any shipment, use list_licenses to see all held permits, and then run check_license_status on the destination state to confirm it hasn't expired.
When It Fits, When It Doesn't
Use ShipCompliant if your business ships alcohol or spirits across state lines. You need this when legal compliance is non-negotiable—if you fail, you get audited or fined.
Don't use it if:
1. You only ship within a single county (the rules are less complex).
2. Your product isn't alcoholic (use a general logistics tool instead).
3. You just need to know the carrier cost for dry goods (this server focuses on legal compliance, not freight rates).
Always run check_compliance first, then use calculate_tax if you are invoicing. If your license status is uncertain, start with list_licenses.
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Available Capabilities
Shipping alcohol across state lines shouldn't require a law degree.
Today, planning a simple shipment means logging into three different state government websites. You download PDF guides for tax rates, find an outdated document detailing volume caps, and then you have to manually compare that data against your current inventory sheet. It's time-consuming, and it’s easy to miss one critical detail.
With the ShipCompliant MCP Server, you just ask the agent: 'Send 10 cases of wine from Oregon to Illinois.' The system immediately checks `check_compliance` against all regulations—tax, volume caps, carrier rules—and spits out a green light or a specific list of required fixes. It's instant legal certainty.
ShipCompliant MCP Server: Get the tax and compliance details you need.
You no longer have to wait for your internal counsel or spend hours in Excel cross-referencing state sales tax codes with local county rates. You just ask for a calculation, providing product value and destination zip code.
Now, every invoice you generate has tax data that is verified against current state law using `calculate_tax`. The complexity moves from your team to the tool, leaving you with clean, accurate numbers.
Common Questions About ShipCompliant MCP
How do I know if my shipment is legal before I use check_compliance? +
You must ask the agent: 'Can we ship X product from State A to State B?' The check_compliance tool runs all necessary checks—tax, volume, and legality—in one go. It's your primary step.
What is the difference between get_state_rules and check_compliance? +
get_state_rules gives you background info on a state (like general volume caps). check_compliance takes your specific shipment details (product, origin, destination) and tells you if that particular move is legal.
Does list_licenses tell me if my license has expired? +
list_licenses shows all the permits you hold. To check expiration dates specifically, you should use check_license_status for a precise status update on that permit.
I need to calculate taxes for multiple states; can I do it with calculate_tax? +
Yes. Just provide the product value and list all destination states you are shipping to, or run calculate_tax sequentially for each state's specific tax rate.
Can I find out if a carrier is allowed to ship my goods? Use list_carriers. +
You can use list_carriers to see approved partners. For compliance, though, you should cross-reference this list with the output from check_compliance for the most accurate picture.
What specific inputs must I provide to the `calculate_tax` tool? +
The tool requires product volume, alcohol percentage, and destination state. Providing these three data points ensures the total tax breakdown—including excise, sales, and local taxes—is accurate for your invoicing.
Does running `check_compliance` require me to use `list_products` first? +
No, you don't have to. The tool checks compliance based on the origin, destination, and product type provided in the conversation. However, cross-referencing with list_products helps confirm if your specific brand is registered for that state.
If I run `check_license_status`, what information do I get about renewal timelines? +
The tool returns the precise license expiration date and status (Active, Pending, Expired). This immediate feedback lets you know exactly how many months or days are left before a permit lapses.
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.
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