APEX OS · Pillar: Trade Intelligence

The Shipment You Did Not Catch Is the One That Defines Your Liability.

APEX Trade Intelligence screens your trade operations against live sanctions lists, classifies HS codes, flags dual-use export control exposure, and identifies FTA tariff savings. Know before customs does. Free to try.

A logistics manager exports industrial components to a new distributor in a third country. The product cleared a year ago. What changed: the distributor was added to the EU Consolidated Sanctions List six weeks prior. No one rescreened. The shipment clears. Three months later, a routine audit finds the violation. The fine is seven figures. The export licence is suspended. The reputational cost is permanent. The components were not the problem. The absence of a continuous screening system was.
EU · OFAC · UN · SECO sanctions
HS code classification
Dual-use export control
FTA preferential tariff analysis
🇨🇭 TennoTenRyu Inh. Cesarano · Zug, CH
🔒 CHE-272.196.618 · Swiss trade law compliant
📋 Content Integrity Policy enforced
⚡ 5 screening dimensions per check
The Cost of Trade Compliance Gaps

Sanctions Lists Update Every Day.
Your Last Check Was When?

Global trade compliance is not a customs form you fill in once. Sanctions lists change, HS codes are reclassified, dual-use controls expand, and FTA rules of origin shift with every renegotiation. Manual checks cannot keep pace.

Here is how trade compliance failures typically unfold. A company has a process: compliance is checked at onboarding. The supplier or counterparty passes. A year passes. The sanctions landscape shifts — a new designation, a new controlled end-use, a new country-level restriction. Nobody rescreened. The shipment that crosses the line looks identical to the hundred before it. It is not caught until an audit, a whistleblower, or a customs authority finds it first.

The fine is rarely what ends careers. It is the auditor's finding that the control was there and nobody used it consistently. What regulators penalise most is not the error — it is the absence of a system.

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Sanctions Lists Change Without Notice

The EU Consolidated Sanctions List, OFAC SDN, and SECO sanctions are updated multiple times per week. A counterparty that was clean at onboarding may not be clean today.

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HS Misclassification Is Invisible Until It Is Not

A wrong tariff heading means the wrong duty rate, wrong export controls applied, and wrong FTA preferential treatment claimed. Retroactive reclassification triggers back-payments and penalties.

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Dual-Use Controls Expand Constantly

EU Dual-Use Regulation (2021/821) is updated regularly. Technology that was freely exportable becomes export-licence-mandatory. Without continuous monitoring, violations are a question of when, not if.

The Solution

Five Dimensions. One Check.
Before Every Shipment.

APEX Trade Intelligence is not a one-time screening service. It is a continuous intelligence layer that runs five compliance dimensions on every product-country-counterparty combination — and flags changes when the regulatory environment moves, not when an auditor does.

The difference between a compliant trade operation and a seven-figure violation is often not knowledge — it is the system that applies that knowledge consistently, at the moment it matters, before the goods move.

  • Sanctions screening: EU, OFAC, UN, UK, SECO — with match confidence levels
  • HS code classification at 6-digit level with alternative codes flagged
  • Dual-use export control assessment under EU Regulation 2021/821
  • FTA eligibility: EU-CH, EU-UK, CETA, and major bilateral agreements
  • Country risk assessment: embargo status, licence requirements, end-use flags
  • Compliance score 0–100 with prioritised remediation actions
Sanctions Screening
Counterparty does not appear on EU Consolidated List, OFAC SDN, or SECO sanctions as of check date. Country of registration carries medium transit risk for potential re-export — enhanced due diligence recommended.
REVIEW · TRANSIT RISK FLAGGED
HS Classification
Primary classification: 8479.89.97 (machines for specific purposes). Alternative: 8479.89.70. Dual-use assessment required under Category 2B of EU Dual-Use Annex I — export licence may be required for this destination.
MEDIUM CONFIDENCE · DUAL-USE REVIEW
FTA Opportunity
Product eligible for preferential 0% tariff under EU-CH bilateral agreement vs. MFN rate. Origin documentation required: EUR.1 movement certificate from Swiss customs. Estimated duty saving: significant on this shipment volume.
CLEAR · FTA SAVING IDENTIFIED
How It Works

From Product Description to Compliance Score in Four Steps

No compliance questionnaires. No manual lookups. Describe your product and trade route, receive a structured risk assessment.

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Describe Product and Trade Route

Enter your product description, destination country, and counterparty name. The engine uses this to scope the screening dimensions precisely.

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Five Parallel Screens

TRD-001 runs sanctions screening, HS classification, dual-use assessment, FTA eligibility, and country risk simultaneously — not sequentially.

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Risk Scoring Applied

Each dimension is rated CLEAR, REVIEW, or FLAG with a confidence level and the specific regulatory basis stated. No generic risk warnings.

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Compliance Brief Delivered

A compliance score, five key findings, an FTA opportunity summary, and the single most important action before the shipment moves.

What You Receive

Every Trade Check Includes

Structured outputs. Specific regulatory references. Actionable findings. No boilerplate risk warnings.

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Compliance Score 0–100

A weighted composite across five screening dimensions. Broken down per pillar so you know exactly which dimension is driving the exposure.

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5 Compliance Findings

Each finding maps to a specific regulation, list, or tariff schedule. Rated CLEAR, REVIEW, or FLAG with confidence level and basis stated.

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Sanctions Match Detail

Counterparty screening result against EU, OFAC, UN, UK, and SECO lists. Match confidence, match basis, and recommended next steps where applicable.

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HS Classification Report

Primary HS code recommendation with confidence rating, alternative headings where ambiguity exists, and applicable duty rate references.

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FTA Opportunity Summary

Applicable Free Trade Agreements for your product and trade route, preferential tariff rate vs. MFN, and origin documentation requirements.

Single Priority Action

The one step to take before this shipment moves. Not a list of 47 recommendations — the single most consequential action for your specific situation.

Use Cases

What Trade and Legal Teams Screen

Common trade intelligence needs that APEX Trade Intelligence handles before every shipment.

Counterparty Sanctions Check
"We have a new distributor in a Gulf state. They passed onboarding a year ago. We are about to ship a large order — what is their current sanctions status?"
Returns: multi-list sanctions screening result, country risk context, transit risk flags, recommended re-screening cadence, and required contractual safeguards.
HS Code Dispute Resolution
"Customs challenged our HS code on arrival. The duty difference is substantial. What is the defensible classification for this product?"
Returns: primary classification with regulatory basis, alternative headings, confidence rating, and recommended steps for a binding tariff ruling if dispute escalates.
Dual-Use Export Assessment
"We are exporting precision optical components to a research institution abroad. Do we need an export licence under EU Dual-Use rules?"
Returns: dual-use classification against EU Annex I, end-use risk analysis, catch-all clause applicability, and licence requirement determination with confidence rating.
FTA Tariff Optimisation
"We source components from Switzerland and export finished goods to the UK. Are we leaving FTA preferential rates on the table?"
Returns: FTA eligibility under EU-UK TCA and EU-CH bilateral agreement, applicable rules of origin, preferential duty rate vs. MFN, and origin documentation checklist.
Pricing

Start Free. Scale When Trade Volume Demands It.

Every plan delivers sanctions screening, HS classification, dual-use assessment, and FTA analysis.

Free
CHF 0
3 checks · no credit card
  • 3 trade compliance checks
  • Compliance score 0–100
  • Sanctions screening result
  • HS code recommendation
  • Top priority action
Enterprise
CHF 3,997
per month
  • All Growth features
  • Bulk counterparty screening
  • ERP and TMS integration
  • Custom alert thresholds
  • Dedicated compliance analyst
  • Custom SLAs and audit logs
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What you need to know before your first trade compliance check.

APEX Trade Intelligence screens against five major sanctions frameworks: EU Consolidated Sanctions List (updated by the Official Journal of the EU), OFAC Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) List, UN Security Council Consolidated List, UK Sanctions List (OFSI), and Swiss SECO sanctions. Screening is indicative research assistance — engage a qualified trade compliance officer for binding sanctions determinations. Sanctions designations are time-sensitive; always verify against the official lists for final shipping decisions.
The TRD-001 engine classifies at 6-digit HS level using the WCO Harmonized System nomenclature. HIGH confidence means the product description maps clearly and unambiguously to a single heading. MEDIUM confidence means two or more headings are plausible and a binding tariff ruling from the relevant customs authority is advisable. LOW confidence is flagged when the product description is insufficient for reliable classification. We never present HS classifications as authoritative customs determinations — they are research-grade starting points.
Dual-use goods are products, software, or technology that have both civilian and military applications. EU Regulation 2021/821 requires export licences for dual-use items in the control lists when exported outside the EU. Violations carry criminal penalties in most EU member states. The catch-all clause means that even unlisted items require a licence if you have reason to believe they may be used for weapons of mass destruction programmes or in arms-embargoed countries. The TRD-001 engine flags dual-use exposure and identifies the applicable control category.
The engine covers major EU bilateral agreements including EU-Switzerland, EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), EU-Canada (CETA), EU-Japan (JEFTA), EU-South Korea, EU-Singapore, and the EU's Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP). For Swiss exporters, it also covers agreements under EFTA. New agreements and updates are incorporated within 30 days of entry into force. Always verify rules of origin against the official agreement text before claiming preferential treatment.
No. Outputs from APEX Trade Intelligence are structured research assistance for internal use. They are not substitutes for binding tariff rulings, official sanctions screening clearances, export licence determinations, or legal advice. For binding determinations, engage a licensed customs agent, a qualified trade compliance officer, or a trade law firm. Our outputs identify where to focus attention and professional resources — not to replace them.
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Your First Trade Check Is Free.
No Credit Card. No Commitment.

Describe your product and trade route. Receive a compliance score, sanctions screening result, HS classification, and your single priority action in under 5 minutes.

Free Trade Compliance Check

Screen Your Product and Trade Route

3 free checks · No credit card · Results in under 5 minutes

3 free checks per account · Findings include risk ratings and regulatory references
Research assistance only — not legal, customs, or compliance advice

    Priority Action Before Shipment

    Content Integrity Policy: All trade compliance outputs are research assistance, not legal, customs, or compliance advice. Sanctions screening is indicative — verify against official lists before any shipping decision. HS classifications are research-grade starting points, not binding tariff rulings. Dual-use assessments identify exposure areas — engage a licensed trade compliance officer for export licence determinations. FTA eligibility requires verification of rules of origin against official agreement texts. No AI-generated trade conclusions are presented as authoritative legal determinations.