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Tariff Watch Clean
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zhaoningliu1-lang
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· v3.2.0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install tariff-watch
Description
Global landed cost calculator for traders shipping to the US. Queries live USITC tariffs, stacks Section 232/301/AD-CVD duties, monitors FX rates and ocean f...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears coherent, but before using it: (1) understand that the AI will call a local FastAPI server on http://localhost:8000 — you must run and trust that backend code (the skill points to a GitHub repo); review that repository before running pip install or starting the server. (2) Optional API keys (EXCHANGERATE_API_KEY, FREIGHTOS_API_KEY) grant the backend access to third-party services — only provide them if you trust the backend. (3) The backend writes a SQLite DB (default ~/.tariff-watch/) — if you change the data directory, avoid pointing it at sensitive locations. (4) The agent will suggest HTS codes automatically; classification can be wrong — always confirm critical classifications and legal interpretations with a licensed customs broker. (5) If you run this inside a hosted/managed agent environment, verify that localhost calls reach the intended service and that running third-party code is allowed and sandboxed.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: tariff-watch
Version: 3.2.0
The 'tariff-watch' skill is a comprehensive trade compliance tool designed to calculate landed costs for US imports. It operates via a local FastAPI backend (localhost:8000) and provides clear instructions for the AI agent to handle HTS lookups, tariff surcharges (Section 232/301), and exchange rates using legitimate sources like USITC and ECB. No evidence of malicious intent, data exfiltration, or harmful prompt injection was found in the documentation or metadata (SKILL.md, README.md).
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name/description (landed-cost / tariff calculations) aligns with the instructions: all runtime actions are HTTP calls to a local FastAPI backend serving tariff, FX, shipping, and compliance endpoints. No unrelated credentials, binaries, or system access are requested.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md tells the agent to infer HTS codes and call well-defined localhost endpoints (e.g., /tariff/{hts_code}/effective, /landed-cost). It does not instruct reading arbitrary host files, scanning system state, or exfiltrating data to third-party endpoints. The scope is limited to querying the local service and presenting results.
Install Mechanism
There is no registry install spec (instruction-only). The README documents how to run a FastAPI backend from a GitHub repo; that is expected for this functionality. Because code execution happens when you run the backend yourself, review the upstream repository before installing.
Credentials
No required environment variables are declared. Optional keys (EXCHANGERATE_API_KEY, FREIGHTOS_API_KEY, TARIFF_WATCH_DATA_DIR) are appropriate and justified for premium FX/shipping data and data storage. There are no unrelated or excessive credential requests.
Persistence & Privilege
Skill flags show no always:true and normal autonomous invocation. The backend persists data to a local SQLite path (~/.tariff-watch/ by default), which is consistent with the described auto-refresh/history behavior and is proportional to the service's needs.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install tariff-watch - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/tariff-watch - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v3.2.0
v3.2.0: Live ECB exchange rates (14 currencies auto-refreshed daily), SQLite persistence for FX + shipping history, APScheduler background tasks, optional premium API support (exchangerate-api.com + Freightos), /data-sources diagnostic endpoint
v3.1.0
v3.1.0: Global FX monitoring (18 currencies), ocean freight rates (25+ routes), comprehensive landed-cost endpoint, 18+ origin countries
v3.0.1
- Added a ClawHub manifest section to SKILL.md, including metadata (name, description, author, tags, emoji, license, homepage).
- No changes to functionality or endpoints—documentation update only.
- Version bumped to 3.0.1.
v3.0.0
Tariff Watch v3.0.0 — Major upgrade: now includes trade compliance and duty risk, not just tariff rates.
- Adds automatic anti-dumping/countervailing duty (AD/CVD) checks for China (16+ covered product lines, "all others" rates included)
- Provides regulatory compliance reports (CPSC, FDA, FCC, EPA, DOT), UFLPA forced-labor risk, and labeling requirements based on HTS code
- Calculates customs entry costs: broker fees, ISF, bonds, MPF, HMF, and more — with per-unit estimates
- Expands API: new endpoints for AD/CVD, compliance, and customs fees
- Enhances the profit calculator to include tariff, AD/CVD, and customs entry costs
- Documentation updated for new features, endpoints, and risk logic
v1.0.0
Initial release of Tariff Watch skill.
- Provides live USITC HTS lookup and real-time calculation of effective US import tariff rates.
- Accurately stacks MFN base, Section 232 (steel/aluminum), and Section 301 (China) duties.
- Displays per-layer tariff breakdown, total effective rate, and advisory for pending surcharges (e.g., Section 122).
- Supports multi-origin queries (CN, VN, IN, BD, MX, CA, etc.) via ISO country codes.
- Includes a profit calculator for landed costs and an up-to-date tariff policy news feed.
- Offers clear API endpoints for tariff lookup, history, change tracking, notices, and Amazon profit analysis.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tariff Watch Clean?
Global landed cost calculator for traders shipping to the US. Queries live USITC tariffs, stacks Section 232/301/AD-CVD duties, monitors FX rates and ocean f... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 360 downloads so far.
How do I install Tariff Watch Clean?
Run "/install tariff-watch" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Tariff Watch Clean free?
Yes, Tariff Watch Clean is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Tariff Watch Clean support?
Tariff Watch Clean is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Tariff Watch Clean?
It is built and maintained by zhaoningliu1-lang (@zhaoningliu1-lang); the current version is v3.2.0.
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