Rules Library

Manage jurisdiction metadata and commodity classifications

Metadata Library: This data is used for risk-based flagging only. It does not constitute legal advice or regulatory certification. All source URLs and last review dates tracked for defensibility. Quarterly review recommended.

Jurisdiction Metadata

United States

USLOW RISK

Sanctions Notes

OFAC screening required for all transactions. SDN List, Entity List, Denied Persons List.

AML Notes

Apply risk-based KYC/AML per FinCEN BSA guidance. CTR for cash >$10K. SAR for suspicious activity.

Licensing Notes

Export license required for controlled items per EAR. ITAR for defense articles.

Required Documents

Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Bill of Lading
Certificate of Origin

Last Reviewed: 2025-12-15

Reviewed By: Sarah Chen

Source 1 Source 2

Russia

RUCRITICAL RISK

Sanctions Notes

OFAC sanctions active. Executive Orders 14024, 14066, 14068. Transactions generally prohibited unless authorized by OFAC General/Specific License.

AML Notes

Enhanced due diligence required. High ML/TF risk per FATF. Beneficial ownership verification critical.

Licensing Notes

Most exports prohibited. EAR restrictions on technology, software, dual-use items.

Required Documents

Legal counsel review MANDATORY
OFAC license verification
End-use statement

Last Reviewed: 2026-01-20

Reviewed By: Michael Rodriguez

Source 1 Source 2

China

CNMEDIUM RISK

Sanctions Notes

Targeted sanctions on specific entities (Entity List, Military End User List). NOT country-wide embargo. Screen all parties.

AML Notes

Standard AML protocols. CDD required. Monitor for structuring.

Licensing Notes

Export controls apply to emerging/foundational tech per EAR Part 744. License required for CCL items.

Required Documents

Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Bill of Lading
Export License (if applicable)

Last Reviewed: 2026-01-10

Reviewed By: Sarah Chen

Source 1 Source 2

Sync with YAML Rules Library

Jurisdiction and commodity data can be managed as YAML files in rules/jurisdictions/*.yaml and synced to the database for versioning and audit trails.