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tariff_lookup

Lookup a Swiss customs tariff (HS8) and return the full TARES row including MFN duty, preferential regimes, restrictions and customs relief codes. Always returns a non-official disclaimer that the agent must surface to the end user.

Part of the Openswissdata server.

tariff_lookup is read-only, but an agent in a loop can still rack up calls and cost. PolicyLayer caps every call before it runs. Live in minutes.

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AI agents call tariff_lookup to retrieve information from Openswissdata without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

Even though tariff_lookup only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "tariff_lookup": {}
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access tariff_lookup gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so tariff_lookup only ever does what you allow.

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Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.

What does the tariff_lookup tool do? +

Lookup a Swiss customs tariff (HS8) and return the full TARES row including MFN duty, preferential regimes, restrictions and customs relief codes. Always returns a non-official disclaimer that the agent must surface to the end user.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Openswissdata MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on tariff_lookup? +

Register the Openswissdata MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tariff_lookup: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Openswissdata. Nothing to install.

What risk level is tariff_lookup? +

tariff_lookup is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit tariff_lookup? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the tariff_lookup rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block tariff_lookup completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for tariff_lookup. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides tariff_lookup? +

tariff_lookup is provided by the Openswissdata MCP server (@openswissdata/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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