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Importer-Exporter Details API MCP Server

The Importer-Exporter Details API is a critical data retrieval service that provides direct access to official registration and validation information for entities engaged in international trade within India.

Quick Start Summary

The Importer-Exporter Details API MCP server is a Model Context Protocol bridge that connects AI assistants — including Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code Copilot — to the Importer-Exporter Details API API through natural language. It exposes 1 API endpoints as callable tools, such as Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) Verification API.. No authentication is required — setup takes approximately 30 seconds. The server uses STDIO transport and can be installed by running npx -y @mcp/apisetu-gov-in-dgft. This integration is sourced from the auto Importer-Exporter Details API OpenAPI specification (v3.0.0) and has a quality score of 28/99 (fair documentation coverage).

1Endpointstools mapped
NoneAuthopen access
28/99Qualityfair
~30 secSetupno auth

Server Details

Category
Developer Tools
Authentication
None
Endpoints
1 operations
Transport
STDIO
Spec Version
v3.0.0
Install Command
npx -y @mcp/apisetu-gov-in-dgft

Environment Variables

IMPORTER_EXPORTER_DETAILS_API_API_KEY

Example: your_importer_exporter_details_api_api_key

Top Endpoints

GET
/v1/iec/{iec}

Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) Verification API.

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📖 Detailed MCP Integration Guide

A technical breakdown of capabilities, agent workflows, and security/configuration best practices.

Capabilities & Use Cases
The Importer-Exporter Details API is a critical data retrieval service that provides direct access to official registration and validation information for entities engaged in international trade within India. Powered by data sourced directly from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), the government body responsible for formulating and executing India's foreign trade policy, this API serves as a definitive source for verifying the legitimacy and status of an Importer-Exporter Code (IEC). The core capability of the API is to expose a single, straightforward endpoint—GET /v1/iec/{iec}—that accepts a valid IEC as a path parameter and returns a comprehensive payload containing the holder's legal name, registered address, PAN details, and current operational status. This eliminates the need for manual searches on the DGFT portal, enabling programmatic, real-time validation. Its primary use cases span critical business functions: financial institutions can use it for rapid KYC (Know Your Customer) and due diligence on clients in trade finance; logistics and supply chain platforms can automate the verification of partner entities; and e-commerce or SaaS providers can onboard and verify seller legitimacy instantly as part of their merchant onboarding flows.
🤖AI Agent Value
When integrated as a tool within an AI coding assistant via the Model Context Protocol (MCP), this API transforms from a simple data endpoint into a powerful asset for intelligent workflow automation and data-augmented development. For an AI agent like Claude Desktop or Cursor, accessing this MCP server provides immediate, authoritative context about trade entities. Instead of the developer having to manually look up an IEC, copy data, and then describe it to the AI, the assistant can directly query the API to ground its understanding in factual, live data. This enables the AI to offer precise, context-aware assistance. For example, a developer could instruct the agent, "Use the IEC for company 'ABC Exports' to fetch their details, and then generate a shell script that creates a formatted CSV file for our records." The AI would leverage the MCP tool to fetch the data and dynamically compose the exact, correct script with the verified company name, address, and status, reducing manual error and development time.
💬Example Workflows
This integration unlocks dynamic, agentic workflows where the AI acts as an operational partner. A developer can issue natural language directives to perform complex, multi-step tasks that require external data. For instance, "Query the IEC list provided in 'vendors.txt', use the Importer-Exporter Details API to validate each code, and generate a report summarizing which vendors are currently active versus those with an inactive IEC." The AI agent would iterate through the file, make the necessary API calls for each code, analyze the status field in the responses, and compile the final report. Similarly, during application development, a developer could say, "I have a draft customer database schema. Please fetch details for IEC '0319025283', and suggest adjustments to my schema fields based on the actual data structure returned." This allows for the design of data models that are inherently compatible with real-world datasets, streamlining integration work.
🛡️Security & Auth
While the API currently operates without a mandatory authentication layer—likely reflecting its design as a public data service—developers must implement robust security and configuration best practices when exposing it through an MCP server. This includes enforcing network-level security by restricting the MCP server's accessibility only to trusted development environments or CI/CD pipelines, never to a public internet endpoint. Implementing application-level safeguards such as rate limiting, request validation (ensuring the IEC parameter is in the correct alphanumeric format), and strict input sanitization is essential to prevent abuse and ensure stability. Furthermore, adhering to the principle of least privilege is crucial: the MCP server should be configured with the minimal permissions required to proxy the API calls, and any logs or cached data should be handled in compliance with data privacy regulations, as the information returned constitutes sensitive business registration data. Developers should also treat the AI agent's access to this tool with the same scrutiny as any other third-party integration, carefully considering what data is exposed and how it is used in downstream AI-generated code or actions.

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