What is the benefit of using AI tools for BIS 50% rule compliance?

The main benefit is the ability to instantly and automatically track multi-layered ownership structures and calculate combined holdings, which are difficult to manage manually, while generating audit-ready evidence.

How does TRAFEED keep up with regulatory changes?

It continuously monitors primary regulatory sources and updates its logic dynamically, including phase management for the re-enforcement on November 10, 2026.

What is the risk of using AI for regulatory screening?

The system is designed for humans to make the final transaction decisions. By reviewing the provided evidence and history, organizations can mitigate risks and ensure responsible compliance.

Export Control AI 'TRAFEED' Implements Automated Support for US BIS '50% Rule'

Published Jul 16, 2026 7:00 PM ・ Updated Jul 18, 2026 6:14 PM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

TIMEWELL has launched a feature in its export control AI 'TRAFEED' to support the US EAR 'BIS 50% Rule', enabling automatic identification of restricted entities not explicitly on official lists.

TIMEWELL, a developer of autonomous AI agents (Headquarters: Yokohama, Kanagawa; CEO: Ryuta Hamamoto), has announced the release of a new feature for its export control AI agent 'TRAFEED' to support the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR) affiliate rule, commonly known as the 'BIS 50% Rule'.

When screening business partners, the system traces ownership structures to automatically identify companies that are directly or indirectly owned 50% or more by entities on lists such as the Entity List. It presents the capital pathway as evidence and keeps audit trails. The rule is scheduled to re-enter into force on November 10, 2026, leaving Japanese companies about four months to prepare.

[Background] Under US export controls, the affiliate rule (BIS 50% rule) makes companies owned 50% or more (directly or indirectly) by entity-listed companies subject to the same regulations. While currently frozen, it is set to re-activate on November 10, 2026. Since these companies are not published on official lists and ownership can be multi-layered, manual verification is practically difficult.

[TRAFEED's Capabilities] 1. Automated tracing and calculation: Using a proprietary database, it automatically determines direct/indirect ownership and combined holdings by multiple listed companies. 2. Evidence display and phase management: It displays the capital chain as evidence and switches operation logic according to the rule's enforcement status. 3. Guidance for follow-up: If ownership ratios cannot be verified, it flags the partner and prompts for clarification via inquiries.

Kazuki Naito, Director and CTO, stated: 'Export control is shifting from an era of simply matching lists to an era of proactively investigating and proving non-listed restricted entities. TRAFEED automates the calculation of ownership structures during every screening, leaving evidence to support companies in their preparations.'

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Export Control AI 'TRAFEED' Implements Automated Support for US BIS '50% Rule'

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