Export control / dual-use

Classify dual-use goods correctly

Sanctinel proposes a classification for your goods against the EU list (Annex I) and the US Commerce Control List — with parameter thresholds, CN/HS code correlation and a catch-all hint for sensitive destinations. Assisted: you confirm.

Sanctinel is a screening aid, not legal advice. Competent authority in Germany: BAFA.

Why it's tricky

Between allowed and licensable sits a single parameter

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It hinges on thresholds

Whether a good is listed often comes down to one technical parameter — a frequency, an accuracy, a power rating.

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Catch-all & destination

Even unlisted goods can require a licence depending on the recipient and end use.

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The lists are unwieldy

Annex I and the CCL are large and keep changing — hard to keep track of manually.

How it works

From product text to classification

1

Description & parameters

You enter the product description, technical parameters and optionally a CN code and destination.

2

Rule matching

Sanctinel finds candidate entries and checks thresholds and decontrol notes.

3

Suggestion with rationale

You get a disposition (listed / review / likely not listed) with ECN and catch-all hint — and confirm.

Regimes

The goods lists that matter

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EU Annex I

Dual-use regulation, EU goods list.

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US CCL

Commerce Control List with ECCN.

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Russia ban

EU-specific export bans (CHPI).

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Catch-all

Hint for sensitive destinations and end uses.

Frequently asked questions

Is classification automatic?

No — assisted. Sanctinel provides a reasoned suggestion; you confirm the classification.

Which lists are checked?

EU Annex I, US CCL, EU-Russia export bans and military-goods categories.

Does it consider CN/HS codes?

Yes, as an additional signal alongside the text description and parameters.

Does this replace a BAFA ruling?

No. Sanctinel is an indication; binding rulings remain with BAFA.

Classify a good — for free

Enter a description, get a suggestion. Or book a demo.