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.

ShipCompliant MCP Server

Name: ShipCompliant
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Author: Vinkius

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Check wine shipping compliance, calculate alcohol taxes, verify licenses, and get state regulations for your Sovos ShipCompliant account through natural conversation.

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Built-in capabilities (8)

calculate_tax

Returns total tax amount and breakdown by tax type. Required for accurate invoicing. Calculate alcohol tax

check_compliance

Returns compliance status, volume limits, license requirements, and any restrictions. THE most important tool — always check before shipping alcohol. Check shipping compliance

check_license_status

Returns license details and expiration date. Check license status for a state

get_shipping_rules

Get state shipping rules

get_state_rules

Get state alcohol rules

list_carriers

List approved carriers

list_licenses

Critical for knowing where you can legally ship. List your shipping licenses

list_products

List registered products

What this connector unlocks

Connect your ShipCompliant by Sovos account to any AI agent and navigate the complex world of US alcohol shipping compliance through natural conversation.

What you can do

Compliance Check — Verify if shipping wine/spirits from one state to another is legally compliant
Tax Calculation — Calculate state-specific excise tax, sales tax, and alcohol surcharges for accurate invoicing
Shipping Rules — Get detailed carrier restrictions, volume limits, temperature requirements, and signature rules by state
License Management — View all your active, pending, and expired shipping licenses across all 50 states
State Regulations — Deep-dive into any state's alcohol laws: age verification, volume caps, and product restrictions
Product Registry — List all registered products with brand names, alcohol content, and approved states
Carrier Info — View approved carriers for alcohol shipment with compliance certifications

Who is this for?

DTC Shipping Managers — Instant compliance checks before fulfilling orders
Winery Compliance Officers — License tracking, renewal alerts, and regulatory updates
Wine Club Directors — State eligibility for club shipments and volume cap monitoring
eCommerce Teams — Tax accuracy for online wine sales across all 50 states

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