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Screen Goods for Regulatory Compliance Before Importing or Exporting Shipments
Get details on import and export compliance requirements for products, such as hazard classes, packaging groups, quantity restrictions, special provisions, and notes.
Goods Screening API
The Goods Screening API returns details on compliance requirements for various products. By entering the name of products or goods present in the shipment, the API returns details on the required hazard class, packaging group, quantity and type of packaging, special provisions, authority, and any notes.
Sample Request & Response
Request:
{
"productDescription": "Petroleum Oils Or Oils Obtained From Bituminous Minerals",
"countryOfImport": "lebanon",
"countryOfExport": "pakistan",
"tradeDirection": "import",
"hsCode": "08045020",
"modeOfTransport": "Sea",
"screeningType": [
"highPriorityItemsList",
"dualUseGoods",
"dangerousGoods",
"misclassification",
"restriction",
"prohibition"
]
}Response:
{
"status": {
"highPriorityItemsListStatus": "Cleared",
"dualUseGoodsStatus": "Restricted",
"dangerousGoodsStatus": "Restricted",
"misclassificationStatus": "Yes",
"restrictionStatus": "Restricted",
"prohibitionStatus": "Prohibited"
},
"data": {
"highPriorityItemsListMatches": [],
"dualUseGoodsMatches": [
{
"category": "Materials, Chemicals, Microorganisms and Toxins",
"country": "US",
"score": 82.93,
"productDescription": "Other petroleum products listed in Supplement No. 1 to part 754 of the EAR that were produced or derived from the Naval Petroleum Reserves (NPR) or became available for export as a result of an exchange of any NPR produced or derived commodities.",
"ecnNumber": "1C982"
},
{
"category": "Materials, Chemicals, Microorganisms and Toxins",
"country": "US",
"score": 80.94,
"productDescription": "Other petroleum products listed in Supplement No. 1 to part 754 of the EAR that were produced or derived from the Naval Petroleum Reserves (NPR) or became available for export as a result of an exchange of any NPR produced or derived commodities.",
"ecnNumber": "1C982"
}
],
"dangerousGoodsMatches": [
{
"matched_uns": {
"1202": "GAS OIL or DIESEL FUEL or HEATING OIL, LIGHT",
"1267": "PETROLEUM CRUDE OIL",
"1268": "PETROLEUM DISTILLATES, N.O.S. or PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, N.O.S.",
"1288": "SHALE OIL",
"3494": "PETROLEUM SOUR CRUDE OIL, FLAMMABLE, TOXIC"
},
"product_analysis": "Petroleum Oils or Oils Obtained From Bituminous Minerals encompass a variety of liquid hydrocarbons derived from natural sources. These substances, including products like gasoline, diesel fuel, and crude oil, are well-known for their flammability. The primary factor determining their hazardous nature for transport is their flash point, which is the lowest temperature at which they produce enough vapor to ignite in air. Gasoline has a very low flash point (around -43°C), making it highly flammable. Diesel fuel has a higher flash point (typically 52°C to 96°C), but can still be classified as a flammable or combustible liquid depending on the specific flash point. Crude oil's flash point can vary widely, but often falls within the range that classifies it as a flammable liquid. Due to these characteristics, these products present a significant fire hazard during transport.",
"un_reasoning": "The product description 'Petroleum Oils Or Oils Obtained From Bituminous Minerals' directly matches several proper shipping names that fall under the broad category of petroleum products. 'PETROLEUM CRUDE OIL' (UN 1267) is a direct match. 'PETROLEUM DISTILLATES, N.O.S. or PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, N.O.S.' (UN 1268) is a general category that would encompass various refined or unrefined petroleum oils. 'PETROLEUM SOUR CRUDE OIL, FLAMMABLE, TOXIC' (UN 3494) is a more specific type of crude oil. 'GAS OIL or DIESEL FUEL or HEATING OIL, LIGHT' (UN 1202) represents a common type of petroleum oil. 'SHALE OIL' (UN 1288) is also an oil obtained from bituminous minerals. Since the product description is broad and does not specify a single, exact type of petroleum oil, multiple proper shipping names that accurately describe the product are selected.",
"product_description": "Petroleum Oils Or Oils Obtained From Bituminous Minerals",
"score": 100,
"un_codes": "1267, 1268, 3494, 1202, 1288",
"sources": "IMDG",
"class_name": "Flammable Liquids",
"product_name": "Petroleum Oils Or Oils Obtained From Bituminous Minerals",
"transport_type": "sea"
}
],
"misclassificationMatches": [
{
"suggested_hscode": "27090000",
"suggested_hscode_description": "Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude."
}
],
"restrictionMatches": [
{
"controllingAuthority": "Ministry of Agriculture",
"controlType": "Examination",
"scopeOfControl": "Guavas and mangosteens",
"reference": "Lebanon Customs Administration",
"notes": [
"Determining the validity period of lab tests for plant food products and agricultural imports during their location at the customs premises: Lab tests remain valid to take out imported plant products from customs premises during the determined period and within adequate storage conditions, according to the table determined in the decision. The inspection and the lab test should be re-performed on shipments which lab tests have exceeded the duration mentioned in the table, prior to taking them out from customs premises."
]
},
{
"controllingAuthority": "Ministry of Agriculture",
"controlType": "Examination",
"scopeOfControl": "Guavas and mangosteens",
"reference": "Lebanon Customs Administration",
"notes": [
"Determining the validity period of lab tests for plant food products and agricultural imports during their location at the customs premises: Lab tests remain valid to take out imported plant products from customs premises during the determined period and within adequate storage conditions, according to the table determined in the decision. The inspection and the lab test should be re-performed on shipments which lab tests have exceeded the duration mentioned in the table, prior to taking them out from customs premises."
]
}
],
"prohibitionMatches": [
{
"controllingAuthority": "Ministry of Agriculture",
"controlType": "Import Prohibition",
"scopeOfControl": "Guavas and mangosteens",
"reference": "Lebanon Customs Administration",
"notes": [
"The prohibition to import some fruits from selected countries (26/9/2008) as amended by Decision No 1/829: It is prohibited to import fresh fruits, even with travelers, which are considered to constitute a principal or secondary carrier of Bactrocera Zonata. The fruits are: guava, mango, peach, apricot, fig and citrus. It is prohibited to import fresh fruits, even with travelers, which are considered to constitute a principal or secondary carrier of the mango fly Ceratitis Cosyra, and which are: mango, peach, avocado, Cherimoya, guava, citrus fruits from some African countries that are listed in the Decision."
]
},
{
"controllingAuthority": "Ministry of Agriculture",
"controlType": "Import Prohibition",
"scopeOfControl": "Guavas and mangosteens",
"reference": "Lebanon Customs Administration",
"notes": [
"The prohibition to import some fruits from selected countries (26/9/2008) as amended by Decision No 1/829: It is prohibited to import fresh fruits, even with travelers, which are considered to constitute a principal or secondary carrier of Bactrocera Zonata. The fruits are: guava, mango, peach, apricot, fig and citrus. It is prohibited to import fresh fruits, even with travelers, which are considered to constitute a principal or secondary carrier of the mango fly Ceratitis Cosyra, and which are: mango, peach, avocado, Cherimoya, guava, citrus fruits from some African countries that are listed in the Decision."
]
}
]
}
}Goods Screening API Made to Make Your Work Easier
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