The term "dual-use screening" refers to the systematic assessment of whether goods, software, technology, or technical services can be used for both civilian and military purposes and may therefore be subject to export control regulations. The objective is to identify controlled items early, assess licensing requirements, and reduce compliance risks in international trade.
Item Classification: Assigning products, software, or technologies to relevant export control numbers, control lists, or classification codes.
Control List Screening: Checking items against national, regional, and international dual-use control lists and export control regulations.
License Requirement Assessment: Determining whether an export, transfer, technical assistance, re-export, or brokering activity requires an official authorization.
End-Use Assessment: Evaluating whether an item could be used for critical purposes such as military applications, weapons programs, or other security-sensitive activities.
Country and Embargo Screening: Checking destination countries, delivery routes, and business partners against embargoes, sanctions, and export restrictions.
Master Data Management: Managing material numbers, export control classifications, technical attributes, and license-related information.
Workflow and Approval Processes: Managing internal review, escalation, and approval procedures for unclear or controlled transactions.
Documentation and Audit Trail: Storing screening results, decisions, licenses, and supporting evidence for audits and regulatory inquiries.
Automated List Updates: Regularly updating relevant control lists, regulatory data, and classification information.
A mechanical engineering company checks whether a high-precision CNC machine must be classified as a dual-use item due to its technical capabilities.
A software vendor assesses whether encryption software is subject to export control restrictions.
A manufacturer of electronic components reviews whether sensors or control units could also be used in military systems.
A trading company checks a planned shipment against control lists, destination country rules, and licensing requirements.
A compliance department documents the dual-use assessment of a product to provide traceable evidence in case of a later audit or authority request.
