World's First(*)Export Control AI AgentPatentedThe world's first(*) export control AI agent
Protect Technology,
Focus on the Future
Export control is a legal obligation. Complete background checks in 5 seconds and
reclaim time for research and innovation.
Meeting obligations while staying focused on your mission?
No time for research & innovation
Drowning in compliance tasks
Background checks take too long
2-3 hours per case
Worried about missing something
Technology leaks harm national interests
Understaffed
Hard to find experts in this field
Knowledge silos
Judgments vary by person
1,000 hours per year on screening—stealing time from real research
（National University）
It's mandatory, so we can't cut corners. But researchers' time is limited.
（Research Institute）
Technology leaks threaten not just our company, but Japan's competitiveness
（Manufacturer）
輸出管理コンプライアンス診断
10問・5分で、外為法違反リスクを可視化
Protecting Technology Protects the Nation
Export control is more than compliance. It protects scientific innovation, safeguards corporate competitiveness, and serves national interests—that's the true purpose of export control.
Technology
Prevent Leaks
Stop unauthorized transfers
Enterprise
Guard Competitiveness
Protect IP and market position
National
Serve Security
Maintain international standing
'We don't export, so this doesn't apply to us'
—Are you sure?
These Are Also Considered 'Exports'
Violation Consequences
Fine
Up to ¥10M
Imprisonment
Up to 10 years
Public naming
Brand damage
License revocation
Business halt
~100 export control violations prosecuted annually
Value delivered by the world's first(*) export control AI agent
Complex export control background checks made simple.
We explain not just the result, but the 'why' behind it.
Just Upload Your File
METI-designated Excel format or a CSV file compiling multiple entries—upload and start your background check.
Supported Formats
- METI-designated format (Excel)
Direct support for the official format commonly used in export control
- CSV file (batch processing)
Check multiple trading partners at once. Hundreds of cases in one batch
Evidence-Based 'Why'
We don't just provide a risk score.Why that risk level? We show the reasoning and evidence with full transparency.
What's in the Report
- Concern Score (S/A/B/C)
Clear 4-level risk assessment
- Detailed Reasoning
Logical explanation of what information led to the judgment
- Source URLs
Direct links to reference sources. Ready for audit explanations.
Upload your METI-format file and get
background checks done in 5 seconds. Evidence-backed reports for audit-ready compliance.
How Does It Change Your Workflow?
Manual 2-3 hours/case
- Multiple list searches
- Difficult foreign language info
- No evidence trail
TRAFEED（旧ZEROCK ExCHECK）
5 sec/case
Key Features & Concern Scores
As the world's first(*) export control AI agent, TRAFEED covers the full set of capabilities needed in real-world operations.
Feature List
Classification (Designation) Support
Automatically map goods and technologies to controlled-item lists (Japan's FEFTA, US EAR, EU, etc.) from product specs, model numbers, and spec sheets. The decision rationale and cited regulatory clauses are presented together to support the human's final call.
Individual Partner Deep-Dive
Investigate one partner at a time — companies, research institutes, and individuals — across our knowledge-graph-integrated database. Cross-check papers, patents, networks, shareholders, affiliates, and sanction lists to surface hidden risks.
AI Analysis of Technical Documents
AI directly analyzes parameter sheets including drawings, engineering design documents, and specifications. From technical elements that text alone cannot reveal, we score regulatory applicability and concern level.
Pre-screening (Students & New Partners)
Pre-admission screening for international students and visiting researchers, plus pre-onboarding due diligence for new business partners. Concern level is auto-reported, fully integrated with relationship chain analysis.
Same-day Regulatory + Approval Workflow
Same-day reflection of regulatory and entity-list changes from METI, US EAR, EU, China, and Korea. Multi-stage approvals, reviews, and pushbacks are fully logged — combining internal control with audit trails.
Batch Processing & Evidence-Backed Reports
Check hundreds of records in a CSV batch. Variant-name and notation drift handled automatically. Reports auto-generate with source URLs, decision rationale, and concern scores (S/A/B/C).
Concern Score
4-level risk assessment from S to C.
Clear reasoning and source URLs for every judgment.
200M+ technology records, linked across papers, patents, and researchers
An AI-native knowledge graph that connects counterparts, technologies, and people end-to-end.
TRAFEED integrates major global databases — papers, patents, researchers, corporate entities, and regulatory lists — plus parameter sheets with drawings, engineering design documents, and specifications, all unified as a knowledge graph. The AI agent cross-searches for every trade decision, surfacing the full picture of how technologies, people, and organizations relate in five seconds.
90M+
Academic papers
Web of Science / Scopus-class scholarly papers
100M+
Patents
Major patent gazettes from Japan, US, EU, and China
300K+
Researcher profiles
Affiliations, fields, co-authorship, filing history — networked
Total
200M+ records
of technology knowledge, cross-searched by the AI agent for every trade decision
Five domains linked by the knowledge graph
Papers
Co-authorship, affiliation history
Patents
Applicants, inventors, citations
Researchers
Career, expertise, awards
Entities / Orgs
Capital, shareholders, affiliates
Regulatory lists
Entity, sanctions, watch lists
Why knowledge-graph integration matters
Classification and counterpart screening on the same knowledge base
The substance of the technology (control-list applicability) and the identity of the counterpart (capital, network, prior research) are related on the same graph — judgments stay consistent and fast at the same time.
Find risk in the links, not just the dots
Connections that single-database searches miss — a researcher's affiliation shifts, capital ties between affiliates, co-authorship on papers — surface as the actual risk signals.
Auditable explanations
Which nodes and edges informed the decision are output with URLs. Not a black box — a decision tree a human can walk.
Relationship Chain Analysis
Track not just your counterparts, but their entire network of relationships
Before entering transactions with overseas partners, automatically analyze the subject's relationship chain.
Cross-reference shareholder structures, affiliated entities, and sanction histories across multiple data sources to uncover hidden risks.
- Network analysis of overseas agents and distributors
- Automated capital relationship chain tracking
- Cross-matching against sanctions and concern lists
Automate METI Matrix Table
Cross-Checking Work
The Export Control Order Appendix and Goods Ministerial Order Matrix Table is essential for export control.
AI solves the challenge of technical jargon and the enormous time required for cross-checking.
Conventional Challenges
METI "Export Control Order Appendix and Goods Ministerial Order Matrix Table"
- !Technical jargon barrier: Legal-specific expressions such as "firearms" and "ammunition" make cross-checking with in-house products difficult
- !Vast number of items: Hundreds of items across 15 categories require visual inspection
- !Reliance on individual judgment: Interpretations differ between staff, making consistency hard to maintain
TRAFEED (formerly ZEROCK ExCHECK) Solution
AI Term Translation
AI automatically translates technical terms in the matrix table into common expressions. Simply enter a product name or specification, and the system instantly identifies potentially applicable items.
- 90% reduction in cross-checking time: Work that used to take hours is completed in seconds
- Transparent rationale: Displays the reasoning for why a given item may apply
- Consistent quality: AI applies the same criteria, eliminating variation between staff
- Audit-ready: Determination history and supporting documents are saved automatically and available at any time
* AI determinations are provided only as a support tool. Final export control applicability determinations and export decisions must be made under your company's responsibility.
Technical Advantages
Multi-LLM Consensus
Cross-Check & Consensus
Final Judgment & Output
Reliability Points
Reliability Features
Multi-LLM
3 AIs cross-check to prevent errors.
Deterministic Rules
Reliable list matching execution.
Evidence Disclosure
Clear reasoning and source URLs.
Human Final Say
AI assists; humans make final decisions.
World's first(*) export control AI agent — patented (Japan Patent No. 7862062), adopted by 20+ organizations
The world's first(*) AI agent purpose-built for export control. Moving from joint validation with Okayama University into commercial deployment across universities, companies, and public institutions.
World's first AI agent in the field of Japan's security export control. The core risk-assessment logic is patented (Japan Patent No. 7862062).
20+ universities, research institutions, and companies are deploying or piloting TRAFEED
Following Okayama University, multiple national and private universities have started using TRAFEED
Manufacturers, trading companies, and deep-tech startups managing technology exports are onboarding
Segments where adoption is growing
Universities & Research
- National & private universities
- National R&D agencies
- Technology Licensing Organizations (TLO)
Companies
- Manufacturing (materials, machinery, electronics)
- Trading companies
- Deep-tech startups
Public & Industry-Academia
- Commissioned research programs
- Industry-academia collaborations
- Grant administration
Individual organizations are not disclosed due to NDAs. Contact us for details.
Presentation Track Record
Presented at METI & MEXT Seminar
Presented at FY2025 University Export Control Seminar (Osaka)
Organizer
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry / Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
Speaker
Dr. Takao Funakura, Vice Director, Okayama University
Topic
Export Control Management at Okayama University and Potential of AI Agents
Numerous Inquiries from Major Educational Institutions in Western Japan
Following the presentation at this seminar, we have received numerous inquiries from universities and research institutions primarily in Western Japan, and we are currently responding to these requests.
Ideal For These Organizations
Used across various industries
Universities & Research Institutes
- Research partner screening
- Visiting researcher background checks
- Pre-admission screening for international students (relationship chain analysis)
- Conference & exhibition participation checks
- Technology transfer due diligence
- Audit preparation
Enterprises
- New partner pre-screening
- Overseas agent/distributor pre-screening (relationship chain analysis)
- Overseas hire background checks
- Conference & exhibition checks
- Supplier periodic reviews
- M&A due diligence
- Export license application support
Government & Public Agencies
- Commissioned research partner checks
- Grant recipient verification
- Batch processing of large datasets
Official Documents Used
in Export Control
Security export control requires prior confirmation using forms prescribed by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).
TRAFEED (formerly ZEROCK ExCHECK) fully supports this official format.
METI "Security Export Control Prior Confirmation Sheet" format
What is the Prior Confirmation Sheet?
An official document used to confirm in advance whether the technology or goods to be exported fall under List Controls or Catch-All Controls.
The destination country, counterparty, and end use must be recorded in detail to determine whether the transaction is subject to controls. Specialist knowledge is required and the work has traditionally consumed considerable time and effort.
Key Capabilities of TRAFEED (formerly ZEROCK ExCHECK)
- Full support for Forms 1–3
AI automatically recognizes each form for technology transfer and goods export
- Automatic field validation
Instantly assesses risk level from counterparty, country, and end use
- Bulk processing via Excel
Large volumes of confirmation cases can be uploaded in bulk
Export Control Basics in 3 Minutes
Technical terms explained simply
What is List-Based Control?
Regulations that list items and technologies usable for weapons/military, restricting exports to certain countries. 'Classification' determines if your product specs match controlled items.
What is Catch-All Control?
Comprehensive regulations applied even to non-listed items if there's risk of WMD development use. Requires checking end-user purpose and identity.
What is Classification?
The process of determining if goods/technology you're exporting fall under export control lists. Compare product specs against control lists to judge controlled/non-controlled status.
What Does TRAFEED (formerly ZEROCK ExCHECK) Do?
Upload product specs and AI automatically performs list-based and catch-all classification. Auto-generates linked evidence documents and reasoning explanations.
Pricing Plans
Clear pricing for confident adoption
Standard Plan
Initial fee: $2,400
- Up to 500 cases/month
- Additional: $40 per 20 cases
- Screening & classification
- Auto evidence linking
- Audit-ready reports
- Auto regulatory updates
Design Partner
Initial fee: $0
- Up to 500 cases/month
- Additional: $40 per 20 cases
- Screening & classification
- Auto evidence linking
- Priority support
- Feature development input
* Limited to companies providing improvement feedback
Support
Same-day regulatory response — relentless pace of feature expansion
Export control regulations evolve constantly. TRAFEED tracks regulatory information across jurisdictions 24/7 and reflects changes in the system on the same day, with weekly releases on top of that to ship customer feedback in the shortest possible cycle.
Changes to regulations, entity lists, and sanctions lists across jurisdictions are reflected in the system the same day
Same-day regulatory tracking
Regulatory changes from METI, US EAR, EU, China, Korea and other jurisdictions reflected within 24 hours
Approval workflow capability
Multi-stage approval, pushback, and full history logging — combining internal controls with audit trails
Expanded global database connectivity
Strengthened connections to major global academic paper, patent, and corporate databases
Enhanced pre-screening
Improved accuracy of background checks for international students and new business partners
Regulatory changes same day, customer feedback within a week
Regulatory updates and entity-list changes are reflected within 24 hours. Feedback from design-partner customers is reviewed within a week as a rule, and high-priority items go into the next weekly release.
Ready for 2026 Regulatory Changes
Export control regulations change constantly. TRAFEED (formerly ZEROCK ExCHECK) keeps pace with the latest regulatory developments
and continuously supports our customers' compliance frameworks.
Item-by-Item Comparison Table Support
Full support for the item-by-item comparison tables of the Export Trade Control Order Appendix 1 and the Foreign Exchange Order Appendix, streamlining applicability determination work.
Beyond prior screening, cross-comparison with actual export records is legally required.
Planned Features
- Comparison table format data import
- Cross-checking of prior screening against actual export records
- Output support for CISTEC format
EAR Affiliates Rule Support
Support for the Affiliates Rule under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Visualizes the ownership structure of counterparties.
Japanese companies are also affected when re-exporting products containing U.S.-origin technology. Violations carry penalties of up to USD 1 million.
Planned Features
- Ownership chain analysis
- Entity List subsidiary screening
- Automatic detection of 50%+ ownership relationships
What is the Item-by-Item Comparison Table?
The Item-by-Item Comparison Tables for the Export Trade Control Order Appendix 1 and the Foreign Exchange Order Appendix, published by CISTEC, are official checklists used to confirm whether goods or technologies to be exported are subject to List Controls.
Why is cross-comparison with actual records required?
- • Prior confirmation alone is insufficient
- • Consistency between actual export records and filings must be verified
- • Comparison records are requested during audits
- • Required to demonstrate ongoing compliance frameworks
What is the EAR Affiliates Rule?
The Affiliates Rulewas introduced by the U.S. Department of Commerce in September 2025. Subsidiaries 50% or more ownedby Entity List companies are equally subject to controls. Full enforcement is scheduled for November 10, 2026.
Impact on Japanese Companies
- • Applies to re-exports of products containing U.S.-origin technology
- • Counterparties must be checked for subsidiary ties to Entity List companies
- • Violations: up to USD 1 million in fines and up to 20 years imprisonment
- • Risk of being barred from all U.S.-related transactions
Why is visualizing relationships critical?
- • Investigating ownership of overseas entities is difficult
- • 50%+ ownership chains must be traced
- • Red Flag 29: an affirmative duty to investigate ownership
- • Action during the grace period (through November 2026) is essential
Prepare Early for Regulatory Changes
TRAFEED (formerly ZEROCK ExCHECK) continuously adapts to the latest regulatory developments. Customer companies receive new features on a priority basis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Free Guide to TRAFEED (formerly ZEROCK ExCHECK)
A service overview of export control AI agent TRAFEED (formerly ZEROCK ExCHECK), covering features, workflow, and implementation details.
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(*) “World’s first” refers to an AI agent in the field of Japan’s security export control (list and catch-all regulations), as of March 2026, per our research. The 95%+ AI assessment accuracy is based on our own validation jointly conducted with Okayama University on approximately 30,000 past review cases. TRAFEED assesses and supports risk determination; the final export-classification decision is made by the customer’s export-control officer.