Export Control Screening

What is Export Control Screening?

Export Control Screening is an MCP server that checks transaction parties, classifies dual-use technologies, and detects diversion routes via a single tool call. It is built for export compliance officers, defense contractors, semiconductor companies, and customs brokers who need fast, evidence-backed screening decisions.

How to use Export Control Screening?

Add the server URL to any MCP-compatible client (e.g., Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf) using a configuration like {"mcpServers": {"export-control-screening-mcp": {"url": "https://ryanclinton--export-control-screening-mcp.apify.actor/mcp"}}}. You also need an Apify API token. Then ask your compliance question in plain English, and the AI tool automatically selects and executes the appropriate MCP tool.

Key features of Export Control Screening

• 7 live data sources queried in parallel with Promise.allSettled
• OFAC SDN screening with automatic BLOCKED and DENIED triggers
• OpenSanctions consolidation across 100+ global denied party lists
• Country risk tiering (sanctioned, arms embargo, Entity List countries)
• Dual-use patent taxonomy mapping 35 CCL-relevant keyword patterns
• Four-model composite score (transaction, dual-use, diversion, regulatory)
• Structured verdict with blockers and required actions arrays

Use cases of Export Control Screening

• Pre-transaction party screening for export compliance officers
• AI chip and semiconductor export compliance against country restrictions
• Defense contractor ITAR and EAR compliance verification
• Transshipment and diversion route detection via trade flow anomalies
• Export control regulatory monitoring for EAR amendments and Congress bills

FAQ from Export Control Screening

What data sources does Export Control Screening query?

It queries 7 live sources in parallel: OFAC SDN list, OpenSanctions (100+ jurisdictions), UN COMTRADE trade flows, USPTO patent database, Federal Register, Congress Bills, and REST Countries.

What does each tool call cost?

Each tool call costs $0.045, and spending limits are enforced via Actor.charge events to prevent budget overruns.

What verdicts can Export Control Screening return?

The composite verdict is one of: APPROVED, LICENSE_REQUIRED, ENHANCED_REVIEW, or DENIED, based on a weighted 4-model score.

Do I need an API key to use it?

Yes, you need an Apify API token, which is free to create at apify.com.

What happens if a data source is unavailable?

The server uses Promise.allSettled so a single unavailable source never blocks the result; the screening continues with the remaining sources.