Export Compliance Specialist

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what's possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world's most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.

Reimagine What's Possible

Global Trade Compliance Specialist (Allentown, PA)

We are looking for a Global Trade Compliance Specialist to join our Classification and Controls team within the Global Trade Compliance organization. This position supports our global businesses by ensuring compliance with import and export regulations, with a primary focus on classifying goods for international trade. As a key player in this role, you will assign Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN) to our internal customers, while also supporting larger classification projects and licensing requirements.

Classification of Goods: Assign HTS classification numbers and ECCNs to imported and exported goods, ensuring compliance with US and global regulations. Regulatory Compliance: Identify goods that require licensing and ensure compliance with global export controls, including dual-use regulations. General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs): Apply GRIs and document justifications for HTS assignments clearly and properly. Licensing Determinations: Ensure accurate ECCN licensing determinations in accordance with US Department of Commerce, BIS, and the Commerce Control List (CCL). Large Projects: Participate in large classification projects, including mega project bid proposals, and support broader trade compliance tasks. Collaboration: Work with internal teams to ensure compliance and maintain smooth operations for global trade.

• Knowledge & Skills:

  • Strong understanding of HTSUS and other global harmonized systems (EU, Canada, Asia preferred).

  • Ability to classify goods under the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and the Commerce Control List (CCL).

  • Experience with import/export compliance regulations and familiarity with US Code of Regulations.

• Experience:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks with good organizational skills.

  • Proficiency in SAP ECC, SAP GTS, or similar ERP and GTM systems.

  • Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite Applications such as Excel, Word, SharePoint, Visio, Power Automate, and Outlook.

Join our Global Trade Compliance team and help support our efforts in global business growth while ensuring full compliance with international trade regulations.

We are the world's largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visitAbout Air Products.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at talent@airproducts.com. General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you'll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.