Consolidated Screening List (CSL) API

aid: bureau-of-industry-and-security:consolidated-screening-list-api
name: Consolidated Screening List (CSL) API
tags:
- Compliance
- Export Controls
- Federal Government
- Sanctions
- Screening
humanURL: https://www.trade.gov/consolidated-screening-list
baseURL: https://api.trade.gov/gateway/v1/consolidated_screening_list
properties:
- url: https://www.trade.gov/consolidated-screening-list
  type: Documentation
- url: https://api.trade.gov/gateway/v1/consolidated_screening_list/search
  type: DataAPI
description: The Consolidated Screening List (CSL) API consolidates export screening lists from the Departments
  of Commerce, State, and Treasury. It includes the Entity List, Denied Persons List, Unverified List
  (BIS), ITAR Debarred List (State), SDN List, and others. Used for trade compliance and due diligence
  screening.
x-features:
- Consolidated view of multiple export control screening lists
- Full-text search by name, country, and address
- Fuzzy name matching for due diligence
- REST API with JSON responses
- API key authentication via api.data.gov
x-use-cases:
- Export compliance screening before transactions
- Automated trade partner due diligence
- Sanctions and embargo verification
- Regulatory compliance workflows