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Ensuring and Assisting U.S. Industry's Compliance with the Chemical Weapons Convention
Department of Commerce, Herbert C. Hoover Building, Washington, DC


  • NEW  CY 2018 Annual Declarations on Past Activities and Annual Reports on Exports and Imports due February 28th (postmarked).

    • Based on the chemicals, quantity thresholds, and activities at your facility, plant site or trading company, you may be required to submit one or more of the below listed declarations and/or reports to comply with CY 2018 CWC reporting requirements. See Parts 712 through 715 of the CWC Regulations for specific declaration and report requirements.
    • Annual Declaration on Past Activities for Schedule 1, 2 and 3 chemical facilities/plant sites and UDOC facilities
    • Combined Declaration and Report for Schedule 1, 2 and 3 chemical facilities/plant sites
    • No Changes Certification for UDOC facilities
    • Annual Report on Exports and Imports for Schedule 1, 2 and 3 chemical facilities/plant sites and trading companies
    Click here for access to the declaration and report forms, which are in PDF data enterable format. You may also electronically submit your declaration or report via Web-DESI.

    Submit your declaration or report to TCD via Web-DESI or via post or carrier to the following address:

    U.S. Department of Commerce
    Bureau of Industry and Security Treaty Compliance Division
    14th Street & Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
    Room 4515
    Washington, DC 20230

  • Product Group Codes (PGCs): The list of PGCs has been updated to:1) add new PGC 519; 2) denote PGCs 522, 525, 571, 572, 573, 574, 575, 579, 581, 582 and 583 should not be declared to describe the main activities of UDOC facilities; and 3) identify examples of typical chemicals/products within most PGC categories.

  • Interactive Pre-Inspection Briefing (PIB) Template: The PIB template has been updated to reflect current operational practices. You can download the PowerPoint template and customize it to your facilities activites in preparation for a possible inspection.[Powerpoint Presentation]
  • Web-DESI - Submit your request for Web-DESI access via fax to 202-482-1731. E-mail your questions on Web-DESI to: vog.cod.sib@isedbewcwc

  • Global Chemical Industry Compliance Program (GC-ICP): A handbook to assist companies in determining if their chemical is subject to declaration/reporting under the CWC and other administrative elements, such as corporate commitment statement and recordkeeping. [PDF]


    • BIS MISSION

    Ensure an effective treaty compliance system by:

    • Assisting industry towards compliance with the CWC.
    • Maximizing the protection of confidential business information.
    • Minimizing burdens and costs to facilities.
    • Seeking equitable international implementation.

    CONTACT BIS  
     

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    Electronic Declarations
    and Reports

    Web-DESI

    Web-DESI is a user-friendly, time-saving tool available for submitting CWC declarations and reports via the Internet.


    Obtain access to Web-DESI
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    E-mail TCD your questions: cwcwebdesi@cwc.gov or cwcwebdesi@bis.doc.gov
    Phone TCD at:
    202-482-1001
    Connect to Web-DESI
    BIS Bulletin CWC-002: A Quick Guide
    Separate Window: BIS Bulletin CWC-004-04: Chemicals

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