U.S. customs and export databases serve two main purposes: trade compliance screening (denied/restricted party lists) and import/export data lookup (trade statistics, tariff schedules, customs rulings). Maintained by BIS, OFAC, CBP, and ITC.
What this page covers: Denied party and sanctions screening tools, customs rulings databases, trade statistics, and tariff/duty lookup tools. What it does not cover: Individual shipment tracking.
Where to start: For export compliance screening, start with the BIS Consolidated Screening List. For sanctions, use OFAC SDN search. For tariff classification, use the ITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule. For customs rulings, use CBP CROSS.
Common mistake: The BIS Denied Persons List and the OFAC SDN List are different agencies with different legal authorities. Both must be checked for export compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the BIS Denied Persons List and the OFAC SDN List? ▼
Is there a single tool that checks all restricted party lists at once? ▼
Where do I look up tariff rates or duty classifications? ▼
Can I search individual import/export transaction records? ▼
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