Use the databases below to search customs / export databases.

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Customs & Border Protection
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection database of FAQ's, import, export, customs regulations, currency, mailed.
🌐 www.help.cbp.gov
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Customs Rulings
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U.S. Customs & Border Patrol CROSS (Customs Rulings Online Search System) rulings.
🌐 rulings.cbp.gov
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Debarred and Blocked Persons | OFAC
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Treasury Department Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) lists of designated nationals, terrorists, narcotics traffickers, blocked person, and.
🌐 sanctionslist.ofac.treas.gov
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Debarred Parties (ITAR)
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U.S. Department of State list of Defense Trade Control Debarred Parties (parties denied export privileges under the International Traffic in Arms.
🌐 deccs.pmddtc.state.gov
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Denied Persons (BIS)
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U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security list by name for BIS export control Denied Persons.
🌐 www.trade.gov
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Entity List (BIS)
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U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security BIS export control Entity List.
🌐 www.trade.gov
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Excluded Parties List System | Export Control
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Search the U.S. Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) for entities debarred, suspended, or disqualified under the nonprocurement common rule.
🌐 sam.gov
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Specially Designated Nationals
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U.S. Treasury Department Office of Foreign Assets Control for Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons.
🌐 sanctionslist.ofac.treas.gov
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Unverified Parties (BIS)
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U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security list by name for BIS export control Unverified Parties.
🌐 www.trade.gov
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