GingerControl

Web · Self-hosted · API

Freedom report

One barScore 5.4

  • Free tierNo free tier on record
  • Open codeNo open-source code on record
  • Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
  • DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

GingerControl provides tools for global trade spend, including tariff classification research, duty calculations, policy digests, and export-control classification. Its HTS Classification Researcher follows General Rules of Interpretation logic, asks clarifying questions, and produces a report showing its reasoning. It accepts PDF, JPG, and XLSX files. The Tariff Calculator compares duty costs across more than 200 countries of origin and calculates components such as base duty and Chapter 99 surcharges. The Trade Compliance API returns HTS classification and tariff data for batches of up to 200 products per call. ERP, TMS, and customs-filing integrations are custom-built for each client’s systems and workflows. The Export Control Classifier returns an ECCN or EAR99 under the EAR; ITAR and USML determinations are outside its scope. GingerControl says customer data is encrypted in transit and at rest, is not used to train models, and is not shared with third parties. Classification research is for reference, education, and planning, and requires independent licensed customs-broker review before use in customs entry documents. Packs start at 10.00 USD per once for 10 classifications.

Who it is for

GingerControl names customs brokers, compliance officers, import/export operations managers, supply-chain leaders, and trade-policy analysts as intended users. It may suit teams needing classification research, tariff calculations, or an API for trade data.

What is good

  • Accepts PDF, JPG, and XLSX uploads for classification research.
  • Compares duties across more than 200 countries of origin.
  • API handles batches of up to 200 products per call.
  • Customer data is encrypted in transit and at rest.

What to know first

  • Classification research needs independent broker review before customs-entry use.
  • ITAR and USML determinations are out of scope.
  • ERP, TMS, and customs integrations are custom-built.

Verdict

GingerControl offers classification research, tariff calculations, and batch API access for trade-compliance work. Its classification output is not a substitute for the required independent licensed broker review before customs-entry use.

GingerControl plans and pricing

All plans
10-classification credit pack $10 once 10 classifications gingercontrol.com · 3 Oct 2026
50-classification credit pack $45 once 50 classifications gingercontrol.com · 3 Oct 2026
100-classification credit pack $80 once 100 classifications gingercontrol.com · 3 Oct 2026
Enterprise Not published Quote-based; API and enterprise scopes gingercontrol.com · 3 Oct 2026

Compared on trade management software

Sanctions screening
Yes
Tariff classification
Yes
Landed-cost calculation
Yes
Duty drawback
Yes
Customs filing
No
Deployment
cloud

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