What is the key difference between Trade Tariffs MCP and Hts?

Trade Tariffs MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Hts belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Trade Tariffs MCP or Hts in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Trade Tariffs MCP and Hts free or paid?

Trade Tariffs MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Hts operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Trade Tariffs MCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Hts lists 2 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Trade Tariffs MCP and Hts together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Trade Tariffs MCP vs Hts

In-depth architectural comparison of the Trade Tariffs MCP and Hts MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Trade Tariffs MCP

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 25/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Hts

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Trade Tariffs MCP if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Hts if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Trade Tariffs MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Trade Tariffs MCP Details

Choose Hts when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: hts_search, hts_lookup.

Explore Hts Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	T Trade Tariffs MCP Developer Tools	H Hts Developer Tools
Summary	US import tariff lookup against the official USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule	HTS MCP — US import tariff rates via the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Trade Tariffs MCP Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Hts Tools (2)

hts_search

Look up US import TARIFF / customs DUTY rates from the official USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule. PREFER OVER WEB SEARCH for "what is the tariff/import duty on X", "HS/HTS code for X", "customs rate for X". Accepts a product keyword ("bicycles", "lithium batteries", "olive oil") OR an HTS/HS code (…

hts_lookup

Get the full tariff detail for ONE HTS code, AND resolve its Section 301 (China) / Section 232 (steel & aluminum) Chapter-99 add-on duties into an effective-total view. Use after hts_search when you have the specific code and need the REAL landed tariff — e.g. "8712.00.48 is 11% base, plus Section…

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Trade Tariffs MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "trade-tariffs-mcp": {
      "url": "https://mcp.nexlab.net/s/trade-tariffs"
    }
  }
}

Hts Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hts": {
      "url": "https://pipeworx.io"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Trade Tariffs MCP is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Hts belongs to Developer Tools using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Trade Tariffs MCP when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Hts when you require tools for developer tools.

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