About
HTS MCP is a tariff intelligence platform that makes the Harmonized Tariff Schedule accessible through modern interfaces and AI-powered features.
Project
Built by Cognition Kernel , HTS MCP transforms the static tariff schedule into a dynamic, searchable knowledge base with semantic understanding and relationship mapping.
Technology Stack
| Component | Technology |
|---|---|
| Language | Python 3.11+ |
| Package Manager | uv |
| MCP Framework | FastMCP |
| REST Framework | FastAPI |
| CLI Framework | Click |
| Database | PostgreSQL + pgvector (Supabase) |
| Embeddings | OpenAI text-embedding-3-small |
| Enrichment LLM | GPT-5.4 Nano |
| Classification LLM | GPT-5.4 Nano |
| Documentation | Nextra 4 + Next.js 16 |
Data Sources
- Tariff data: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- Chapter data: USITC REST API (
hts.usitc.gov) - Policy resources: Curated from USTR, CBP, WTO, Wikipedia
License
MIT License