# OFAC Sanctions Scraper - SDN & Non-SDN Screening Data (`thirdwatch/ofac-sanctions-scraper`) Actor

Search official U.S. Treasury OFAC SDN and consolidated sanctions data. Export names, entity types, programs, vessel fields, remarks, list type, and stable identifiers.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/thirdwatch/ofac-sanctions-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Thirdwatch](https://apify.com/thirdwatch) (community)
- **Categories:** Business, Lead generation
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
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## Pricing

from $2.00 / 1,000 results

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Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

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For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

## OFAC Sanctions Scraper

> Search official OFAC sanctions lists and export SDN and non-SDN names, entity types, programs, identifiers, vessel details, and remarks.

### What you get

Turn current U.S. Treasury sanctions data into structured rows for compliance research, watchlists, vendor review, and scheduled monitoring. Search names or keywords, restrict entity types and programs, or export a bounded portion of both official lists.

### Output fields

| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| `uid` | OFAC's stable record identifier |
| `name` | Published person, entity, vessel, or aircraft name |
| `entity_type` | Published target type |
| `programs` | Sanctions program tags |
| `title` | Published title when present |
| `call_sign` | Vessel call sign when present |
| `vessel_type` | Vessel type when present |
| `tonnage` | Published vessel tonnage |
| `gross_registered_tonnage` | Published gross registered tonnage |
| `vessel_flag` | Vessel flag when present |
| `vessel_owner` | Vessel owner when present |
| `remarks` | Additional official remarks |
| `list_type` | `sdn` or `consolidated` |
| `source_url` | Official downloadable source |
| `source` | Data-source name |

### Example output

```json
{
  "uid": "38245",
  "name": "ALPHA TECHNOLOGIES LLC",
  "entity_type": "Entity",
  "programs": ["CYBER2"],
  "remarks": "Additional sanctions information is available in the official record.",
  "list_type": "sdn",
  "source_url": "https://www.treasury.gov/ofac/downloads/sdn.csv"
}
```

### Input parameters

| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `queries` | No | Case-insensitive names or terms matched across records; defaults to `cyber` |
| `listType` | No | `both`, `sdn`, or `consolidated`; defaults to `both` |
| `entityTypes` | No | Exact types such as `individual`, `entity`, or `vessel` |
| `programs` | No | Partial program filters such as `CYBER2` or `SDGT` |
| `maxResults` | No | Maximum records across selected lists; defaults to 10 |

### Use cases

- Compliance teams: create review queues from official list records.
- Procurement teams: monitor vendors or names relevant to a supply chain.
- Researchers: analyze entities, people, vessels, aircraft, and programs.
- Developers: schedule an official-data export into a warehouse or alert workflow.

### Limitations

This Actor retrieves and filters official data; it is not a compliance decision engine and does not perform fuzzy identity matching. Similar names can identify different parties. Verify possible matches against the latest official OFAC record and obtain qualified advice for compliance decisions. Fields can be empty when OFAC did not publish a value.

### Compared to alternatives

Compared with `ryanclinton/ofac-sanctions-search`, this Actor can export both SDN and consolidated non-SDN source files and filter programs and entity types in the same run. Compared with `george.the.developer/ofac-sanctions-screener`, it emphasizes transparent official identifiers and source rows rather than producing a screening verdict.

### FAQ

#### Does it cover non-SDN lists?

Yes. Choose `consolidated` or `both`.

#### Can it decide whether a customer is sanctioned?

No. It supplies official records for review. Identity resolution and compliance decisions require an appropriate screening process.

#### Can I monitor a term every day?

Yes. Save the input as an Apify Task and attach a schedule.

Explore more at [thirdwatch.dev](https://thirdwatch.dev). Related Actors: [Federal Register Scraper](https://apify.com/thirdwatch/federal-register-scraper), [USAspending Federal Awards Scraper](https://apify.com/thirdwatch/usaspending-federal-awards-scraper), and [EU TED Tenders Scraper](https://apify.com/thirdwatch/eu-ted-tenders-scraper).

Last verified: 2026-07

# Actor input Schema

## `queries` (type: `array`):

Case-insensitive name, program, vessel, or remarks searches. Leave empty to export all matching records.

## `listType` (type: `string`):

Search SDN, consolidated non-SDN, or both official datasets.

## `entityTypes` (type: `array`):

Optional exact types such as individual, entity, vessel, or aircraft.

## `programs` (type: `array`):

Optional program text filters such as CYBER2 or SDGT.

## `maxResults` (type: `integer`):

Maximum unique records across selected lists.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "queries": [
    "cyber"
  ],
  "listType": "both",
  "entityTypes": [],
  "programs": [],
  "maxResults": 10
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

No description

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "queries": [
        "cyber"
    ],
    "maxResults": 10
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("thirdwatch/ofac-sanctions-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "queries": ["cyber"],
    "maxResults": 10,
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("thirdwatch/ofac-sanctions-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "queries": [
    "cyber"
  ],
  "maxResults": 10
}' |
apify call thirdwatch/ofac-sanctions-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,thirdwatch/ofac-sanctions-scraper"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/HR2al4wfyd8gfTKct/builds/7KUSeriuCGxdwxd9B/openapi.json