How to Use the USITC DataWeb (International Trade Commission) MCP in LlamaIndex

Q: Can I use USITC DataWeb (International Trade Commission) with LlamaIndex for historical analysis?

Yes. The output from querytradedata becomes part of a persistent index. You can query past sessions or configurations and get answers grounded in the actual trade data.

Q: Does USITC DataWeb (International Trade Commission) support querying country codes with LlamaIndex?

The listmetadatavalues tool provides a definitive list of valid country codes, which is essential for ensuring the accuracy of trade data indexed into your vector store.

Q: If I run into data access issues with USITC DataWeb (International Trade Commission), what specific data type should I check?

Check listmetadatavalues first. This confirms the validity of country codes, which are often required parameters for trade statistics.

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Creating Semantic Indexes from Trade Data

When you run `query_trade_data`, the output doesn't just disappear. LlamaIndex indexes those results, turning live trade statistics into a searchable knowledge base. Your RAG application can then query past API responses or configuration details to answer questions grounded in actual USITC data. This means if you need to compare last year’s export numbers against this quarter’s, the answers are retrieved from your unified index, eliminating hallucinations and making the results immediately useful.

Schema Discovery for Grounded Querying

Before indexing anything, you need a schema. You can use `list_metadata_tables` to identify the correct dataset in the USITC DataWeb (International Trade Commission). Then, run `list_metadata_fields` to map out exactly which columns matter. This systematic approach ensures that the data being indexed is clean and targeted, allowing your LlamaIndex application to build a robust and accurate knowledge graph of trade information.

Validating Parameters for Trade Queries

Trade queries require specific parameters. To prevent bad indexes, you can call `list_metadata_values` to retrieve all valid country codes. This validation step is critical before calling `query_trade_data`, guaranteeing the input data used for indexing is correct. By checking these values first, you ensure that every piece of trade information added to your vector store is reliable and ready for semantic search.

Setup guide

Set up USITC DataWeb (International Trade Commission) MCP in LlamaIndex

Prerequisites

Python 3.10+ installed
llama-index-tools-mcp package
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install dependencies
Run pip install llama-index-tools-mcp llama-index-llms-openai. The MCP tools package provides BasicMCPClient and McpToolSpec.
2

Connect with BasicMCPClient
Point BasicMCPClient to your Vinkius endpoint URL. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. Supports SSE and Streamable HTTP transports.
3

Convert to LlamaIndex tools
Call mcp_tool_spec.to_tool_list_async() to convert all USITC DataWeb (International Trade Commission) MCP tools into native FunctionTool objects that any LlamaIndex agent can use.
4

Run with any LLM
Create a FunctionAgent with the tools and your preferred LLM. Swap OpenAI for Anthropic, Gemini, or any LlamaIndex-supported provider.

agent.py

from llama_index.tools.mcp import BasicMCPClient, McpToolSpec
from llama_index.core.agent.workflow import FunctionAgent
from llama_index.llms.openai import OpenAI

# Connect to the MCP
mcp_client = BasicMCPClient(
    "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
)
mcp_tool_spec = McpToolSpec(client=mcp_client)

# Convert MCP tools to LlamaIndex tools
tools = await mcp_tool_spec.to_tool_list_async()

# Create and run the agent
agent = FunctionAgent(
    tools=tools,
    llm=OpenAI(model="gpt-4o"),
    system_prompt="You have access to USITC DataWeb (International Trade Commission) tools.",
)
response = await agent.run("List recent USITC DataWeb (International Trade Commission) data")

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Common questions about USITC DataWeb (International Trade Commission) MCP in LlamaIndex

You wrap the MCP tools into a FunctionAgent within LlamaIndex. This allows the agent to call the tool, and then index the resulting data alongside your traditional documents for unified querying.

Yes. The output from `query_trade_data` becomes part of a persistent index. You can query past sessions or configurations and get answers grounded in the actual trade data.

The server supports querying using HS, SITC, or NAICS classifications. You use metadata tools to identify which ones are available for the specific data tables you want to index.

The `list_metadata_values` tool provides a definitive list of valid country codes, which is essential for ensuring the accuracy of trade data indexed into your vector store.

Check `list_metadata_values` first. This confirms the validity of country codes, which are often required parameters for trade statistics.

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