FORMAT-TCT

Paid#25 of 36 in Trade Management Software

FORMAT-TCT: A focused platform for tariff, dual-use, chemical-list and embargo controls. Ranked #25 of 36 in Trade Management Software by our editors (6.4/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for controlled-goods classification teams.

6.4/10★★★☆☆Editor score

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At a glance

• Editor score
  6.4 / 10
• Pricing
  Pricing on request
• Best for
  Controlled-goods classification teams
• Founded
  1988 · Dreieich, Germany
• Facts checked
  22 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • EU and U.S. tariff classification in one application
  • Workflow, audit trails and validated-result exports
  • ERP, article-management and structured-data connections

• Where it doesn't

  • Pricing uses contact sales and written order confirmations
  • Narrower than full trade-management suites
  • Integration depends on defined ERP and data connections

Our verdict on FORMAT-TCT

FORMAT-TCT is a trade classification and article-management application for organizations handling customs and foreign-trade compliance. It is designed for teams that need to classify EU and U.S. goods, assess dual-use items, screen against the Chemical Weapons List, manage country embargoes and return validated results to connected systems. The product is available as a hosted solution or for on-premise installation, making it suitable for organizations with hybrid deployment requirements.

Pricing follows a contact-sales model, with prices provided in written order confirmations. The product connects with ERP and article-management systems and can process data through CSV, XML, ODBC and SOAP. Individual and batch classifications are supported, while workflow-based task assignment helps route classification work. These connections make FORMAT-TCT a practical fit where classification records need to move between a controlled application and existing business systems, but they also mean deployment should be planned around the organization’s specific interfaces and data processes.

Its strongest area is controlled-goods classification and review. Tariff classification, dual-use classification, chemical-list screening, embargo management, audit trails and change history are brought together with configurable data conversion and validated-result exports. That combination suits teams prioritizing traceability and repeatable compliance workflows. Organizations seeking a broader trade-management suite should look elsewhere if they need capabilities beyond this classification and screening focus, such as wider trade operations. FORMAT-TCT is the better fit for classification teams that value workflow, history and system connectivity over an expansive end-to-end trade platform.

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FORMAT-TCT pricing

FORMAT-TCT fact sheet

FORMAT-TCT integrations

FORMAT-TCT lists 5 integrations on its own site.

• ERP systems
• CSV
• XML
• ODBC
• SOAP

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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