# Incoterms 2020 Cost & Risk Calculator MCP for AI Agents MCP

> The Incoterms 2020 Cost & Risk Calculator MCP instantly determines the full cost breakdown, risk transfer points, and legal responsibilities for any international shipment using the official Incoterms rules. Stop arguing over who pays customs duties or when the goods legally change hands. This tool gives you a clear matrix of accountability for every leg of your global supply chain.

## Overview
- **Category:** finance
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_daPUP3kWyEayTwqKhzEFdtNDbfpRzKiW5rcQD5Sd/mcp
- **Tags:** incoterms, shipping, logistics-cost, international-trade, customs

## Description

When shipping internationally, knowing exactly who is responsible for what—and how that affects costs and risk exposure—can feel like navigating a legal minefield. This MCP cuts through the ambiguity. It precisely calculates logistics expenses and maps out where financial responsibility shifts based on the Incoterms 2020 rules you use.

Instead of relying on complex spreadsheets or vague emails, your agent uses this tool to pull up a clear breakdown showing total costs for both the seller and buyer, including freight, insurance, and duties. You can compare risk transfer points between terms like FOB and DDP instantly. Plus, it generates a full responsibility matrix, telling you exactly which party handles export clearance or loading at various points in transit. By connecting this to your workflow through Vinkius, you get a single source of truth for global trade documentation that saves hours of manual review.

## Tools

### calculate_cost_breakdown
Calculates the full cost breakdown, including freight, insurance, and duties, for any specific Incoterm.

### compare_risk_exposure
Compares risk transfer points between multiple specified Incoterms terms like FOB or DDP.

### get_responsibility_matrix
Generates a detailed matrix that shows which party is responsible for key tasks under any given Incoterm.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
What are the total landed costs for goods shipped from Miami to London using DDP?
```

**Response:** 
```
**Incoterm Analysis: DDP (Delivered Duty Paid)**

| Component | Seller Cost Estimate |
| :--- | :--- |
| Goods Value | $15,000 |
| Freight & Insurance | $950 |
| Duties/Taxes | $320 |
| **Total Estimated Cost** | **$16,270** |

The risk transfers to you only once the goods arrive at your specified destination in London. This covers all duties and taxes upfront.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Compare the legal risk transfer points for CIF vs FOB shipments.
```

**Response:** 
```
**Risk Exposure Comparison: CIF vs. FOB**

*   **FOB (Free On Board):** Risk transfers when goods are loaded onto the vessel at the port of shipment. The seller's responsibility ends there.
*   **CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight):** Risk transfers only after the goods are safely on board the vessel. However, the seller must arrange insurance up to destination, giving you more coverage initially.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Who handles export clearance if we use EXW terms?
```

**Response:** 
```
**Responsibility Matrix: EXW (Ex Works)**

Under EXW, the responsibility for nearly everything falls on the buyer. Specifically:
*   **Export Clearance:** Buyer is responsible.
*   **Local Loading/Documentation:** Buyer handles all tasks at the seller's premises.

This means you need to manage local permits and paperwork yourself from day one.
```

## Capabilities

### Calculate Total Shipping Costs
Determines the total financial breakdown, including freight, insurance, and duties, for any specified Incoterm.

### Compare Risk Transfer Points
Analyzes and compares where legal risk shifts between different shipping terms (e.g., comparing FOB to DDP).

### Map Out Responsibilities
Generates a detailed matrix showing which party is accountable for specific logistics tasks, like export clearance.

## Use Cases

### Client asks for cost comparison between two ports
A client needs to ship goods from Shanghai to Rotterdam but is unsure if CIF or FOB will be cheaper. Your agent uses `calculate_cost_breakdown` twice, running both terms and presenting a direct financial comparison, showing the exact difference in total landed costs.

### Assessing liability for customs delays
A shipment got held up at customs. You need to know if your company or the buyer was responsible. Your agent runs `get_responsibility_matrix` for the specific Incoterm, instantly pointing out who owns the clearance documentation and associated fees.

### Selecting optimal risk transfer point
Your team needs to ship high-value goods across multiple jurisdictions. The agent uses `compare_risk_exposure` to visually map out where the legal liability transfers, helping you select the term that minimizes your company's exposure until arrival.

## Benefits

- Clarity on expenses: Use `calculate_cost_breakdown` to get a single, reliable figure showing the full cost contribution from freight, insurance, and duties.
- Risk mitigation: Compare risk exposure by running through `compare_risk_exposure`, allowing you to pick the Incoterm that best protects your company's interests.
- Compliance assurance: Generating a responsibility matrix with `get_responsibility_matrix` ensures no critical task, like export clearance, falls into an accountability gap.
- Time savings: Instead of cross-referencing multiple industry guides for cost and liability rules, you get the answer in seconds through your AI client.
- Decision certainty: You move past 'best guess' shipping terms. This MCP gives you quantifiable data to justify your choice to stakeholders.

## How It Works

The bottom line is that you move from guessing the legal hand-off points and paying unexpected fees to having an immediate, accurate accounting of global logistics obligations.

1. First, provide the MCP with your desired Incoterm (e.g., CIF, EXW) and the shipment details.
2. The tool processes this data by cross-referencing the official Incoterms 2020 guidelines to calculate costs or map responsibilities.
3. You get back a precise breakdown: either a cost ledger, a risk comparison graph, or a task matrix detailing party accountability.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How does the cost breakdown calculation work?**
The `calculate_cost_breakdown` tool uses the selected Incoterm to allocate expenses like freight, insurance, and duties to either the seller or the buyer.

**Can I compare multiple Incoterms at once?**
Yes, you can use the `compare_risk_exposure` tool by providing a list of Incoterm codes to see how risk transfer points differ.

**Does the tool cover customs responsibilities?**
Yes, the `get_responsibility_matrix` tool provides a detailed breakdown of which party is responsible for tasks like export and import clearance.