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Free Denied Party Screening

Screen names against OFAC SDN, BIS Entity List, and other U.S. sanctions lists

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Screening Result

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What is Denied Party Screening?

Denied party screening is the process of checking whether a person, company, or organization appears on government-maintained restricted party lists. U.S. exporters are legally required to screen all parties involved in export transactions against lists maintained by OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control), BIS (Bureau of Industry and Security), and the State Department.

Why is Screening Required?

The U.S. government maintains several restricted party lists to prevent exports to sanctioned countries, terrorist organizations, weapons proliferators, and other prohibited end-users. Failure to screen can result in:

  • Civil penalties up to $300,000 per violation
  • Criminal penalties up to $1 million and 20 years imprisonment
  • Loss of export privileges
  • Reputational damage

Key Sanctions Lists

  • OFAC SDN List - Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons
  • BIS Entity List - Entities with export restrictions
  • BIS Denied Persons List - Individuals/entities denied export privileges
  • BIS Unverified List - Entities where end-use could not be verified
  • OFAC Consolidated Sanctions - Combined non-SDN sanctions programs
  • State Dept AECA Debarred - Arms Export Control Act debarments
  • DDTC ITAR Debarred - International Traffic in Arms debarments

Best Practices for Export Compliance

Screen all parties to every transaction, including buyers, consignees, end-users, freight forwarders, and intermediaries. Re-screen periodically as lists are updated frequently. Document all screening results for your compliance records. When in doubt, consult with export compliance counsel.