Export License Management Trusted by the Most Regulated Organizations

Descartes OCR Global EASE Export License Determination is a solution that streamlines the process of identifying whether controlled goods, technology, or data transfers require export licenses or permits. It supports all types of movements, including exports, re‑exports, transshipments, brokering, and intangible technology transfers.

The export license determination engine works by analyzing the product’s classification, the country of destination, the specific end-user being screened, and the stated end-use. By cross-referencing this information against our daily-updated regulatory database, the system can automatically determine if a license is required, if the transaction can proceed under a license exception or exemption, or if it is prohibited altogether. This automates one of the most complex and critical decisions in the export process.

Yes. Export License Determination verifies multi-jurisdictional license requirements. The solution performs extensive regulatory searches to determine which authority has jurisdiction over an item. It identifies classifications under various global export control regimes like the EAR Commerce Control List (CCL), ITAR U.S. Munitions List (USML), and other regulatory bodies including NRC, Department of Energy (DOE), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and FDA.

Yes. Descartes OCR Global EASE supports major export controls worldwide providing standardized corporate-wide workflows so you can prepare and submit export license applications quickly and accurately. Some of the jurisdictions covered include: 

• United States: SNAP‑R (EAR) and DECCS (ITAR) 
• European Union: EU Member State National dual‑use export licenses 
• United Kingdom: Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) Standard, Open, and Temporary export licenses 
• Singapore: Export licenses under the Strategic Goods (Control) Act. Applications through Singapore Customs TradeNet portal 
• Canada: Global Affairs Canada export/import permit systems 
• Australia: Defence Export Controls Online Services 
• Japan: METI licensing systems for controlled dual‑use and security‑trade items 
• South Korea: Export Control System portals administered by MOTIE for strategic goods. 

Applying for an export license through Descartes OCR Global EASE is streamlined into a clear, guided process. Once you have determined the export license that is required, create or select a license application template (use the provided customizable templates to pre‑populate recurring details). Automated workflows enable compliance staff to review the application internally, verify accuracy, and ensure data completion before submission. Next, authorized users can electronically sign the application with compliant e‑signatures within the system and then submit directly to the appropriate government portal. The system retrieves status updates directly and, once approved, the authorization is stored in a searchable database for audit, reporting, and future reference.

Descartes OCR Global EASE simplifies and accelerates ITAR licensing by integrating directly with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) and its DTrade electronic submission system. For items subject to the USML, it enables: submission of ITAR export authorizations and agreements (e.g., TAAs, MLAs, WDAs), automated processing and validation of DDTC forms directly within the platform—no manual uploads or redundant workflows, and real-time status checks from DTrade, eliminating the need to log into the ELISA or MARY status portals.

The Descartes OCR Global EASE platform uses configurable templates, automated data validation, and required-fields guidance to prevent incomplete or incorrect submissions, significantly reducing rework and delays.

The solution manages every stage of the export licensing lifecycle—from license determination and application preparation to submission, approval, usage tracking, monitoring, and final close‑out. It centralizes all licensing requirements, automates compliance steps, and ensures every license condition, proviso, renewal, and reporting obligation is met.

This is one of the most powerful features of Descartes OCR Global EASE Export License and Authorization Management. It provides a centralized dashboard that gives you a real-time view of your entire license portfolio. As you execute shipments against a license, the system automatically decrements the value or quantity, so you always know your remaining balance. The system also provides a structured way to track and manage all license provisos and conditions. You can set up automated alerts to notify your team of upcoming expiration dates, reporting deadlines, and other critical obligations, ensuring that you never miss a requirement.

Yes. Descartes OCR Global EASE provides integrated export license management, allowing teams to track transaction‑specific licenses, agreements, exceptions, and exemptions in one place to support fast, compliant shipments. It gives teams the ability to manage every step of the export workflow.

Absolutely. Every export control query is recorded, maintaining a detailed audit trail that documents compliance actions and supports internal reviews or regulatory audits. It also submits export filings directly through ACE using both single‑transaction and batch EDI processing, enabling fast, secure, and compliant electronic submissions.

Yes. Descartes OCR Global EASE integrates seamlessly with major ERPs, CRMs, supply chain platforms, custom-built applications, and other business systems—including SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, and QAD—to automate export licensing and shipment workflows throughout your global trade management ecosystem without disruption.