Identify the decisions to be made by an exporter based on the commerce control list (ccl).

Powerful, versatile solutions that simplify the complexities of classification

Best-in-class classification solutions

Descartes Visual Compliance™ offers a suite of easy-to use-solutions for all your classification needs. Simplify the process of classifying your exports by searching the Commerce Control List (CCL), United States Munitions List (USML) and international export controls, and store your classification decisions for future reference.

Identify the decisions to be made by an exporter based on the commerce control list (ccl).

"The quick screening result is critical to our business. I also like the Schedule B/ECCN searches; very helpful.
I am pleased with the systems ease of use; customer service is very responsive; and the website is updated quickly as the regulations change."

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See how Descartes Visual Compliance–Export Classification Solutions can help you manage your classification requirements and related regulations.

  • "Visual Compliance is a great tool to comply for export regulations and vendor/supplier screening."

"No need to re-invent the wheel each time we classify."

Solution Highlights

EASY-TO-USE, INTUITIVE DESIGN

We designed our Descartes Visual Compliance solutions with easy-to-understand instructions, streamlined task workflows, and intuitive navigation controls to provide our customers with not only comprehensive classification solutions, but an optimal user experience. We want everyone who uses our system to feel confident in what they're doing, whether it's an occasional aspect of their job or part of their core duties.

Descartes Visual Compliance–Export Classification Solutions provide multiple ways to find the classification information you need. You can use our powerful search engine to search by keywords, or use the built in "drill-down" functionality, to look for specific sections of regulations. Our solution includes official government sources.

FROM GOVERNMENT SOURCES

Descartes Visual Compliance–Export Classification Solutions makes finding the information you need quick and simple. With multiple ways to search, combined with access to government regulations from around the world, you can feel confident that you're finding the correct classification and tariff information for all of your imports and exports.

COMPREHENSIVE SOLUTION

Descartes Visual Compliance–Export Classification Workflow includes all of our powerful classification solutions, giving you the ability to address controlled goods requirements from around the world. With one platform, you can determine classification harmonized tariff codes, identify your license requirements, and what duties or tariffs may impact your business. Record your rationale alongside of your classification decisions, so that you don't find yourself re-classifying the same items over and over again.

INCREASED DECISION QUALITY

With Descartes Visual Compliance–Export Classification Solutions, you can be more confident that you've made the right decision when classifying your imports and exports. Not only can you thoroughly search the Commerce Control List (CCL), United States Munitions List (USML), and a wide range of tariff schedules, our solutions also include the ability to search a wide range of international export regulations, as well as previous government rulings. Take advantage of the time others have spent getting the right classification.

GLOBAL COMPLIANCE PLATFORM

You may have an established compliance process that ensures your local compliance requirements are met, but in an international marketplace you also need to be able to employ global classification. Ensuring everyone is on the same page and using the same processes is tough to achieve unless you have a solution that works the way you work, and fits in seamlessly with your regular business processes.

Our solutions work for everyone in your organization and enables the visibility that supports effective company-wide compliance.

SUPERIOR RECORDKEEPING

Descartes Visual Compliance–Export Classification Solutions come with the ability to record your decision-making rationale and classification decisions within a Product Matrix, giving you the ability to record and review why particular classification numbers were chosen for specific products, and decide if previous decisions were justified. Save time by not having to classify the same items over and over.

For more information about restricted and denied party screening software solutions

To learn more, call toll-free 1-877-328-7866 (Intl: 716-881-2590) and talk to one of our compliance consultants. They'll help you analyze your restricted and denied party screening requirements, evaluate your options, and provide focused software demonstrations.

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Identify the decisions to be made by an exporter based on the commerce control list (ccl).

What is CCL in export control?

The Commerce Control List (CCL) identifies those items regulated by the commerce department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). This includes export control, export and re-export of commercial and dual use items not subject to ITAR or other federal regulations.

What is the CCL list?

A key in determining whether an export license is needed from the Department of Commerce is knowing whether the item you intend to export has a specific Export Control Classification Number (ECCN).

What are the four elements of export control compliance?

(1) Management Commitment..
(2) Continuous Risk Assessment..
(3) Written Operational Guidelines..
(4) Ongoing Compliance Training & Awareness..
(5) Cradle to Grave Export Compliance Security..
(6) Recordkeeping [EAR Part 762].
(7) Export Compliance Monitoring & Auditing..
(8) Program for Handling & Reporting Export..

What are the export control rules?

Export control regulations are federal laws that govern how technology, technical data, technical assistance, and items or materials are physically or electronically exported, shipped, transmitted, transferred, or shared from the US to foreign countries, persons, or entities.