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U.S. imports of wrought beryllium and beryllium articles (SITC 69995) totaled $528K in April 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Importers of Wrought Beryllium and Beryllium Articles paid $84K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $528K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Wrought Beryllium and Beryllium Articles imports of $528K in April 2026 ran 67% above the year-to-date monthly average of $316K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBeryllium's unique combination of low density, high stiffness, and neutron-moderating properties makes wrought forms — including sheet, rod, and precision-machined structural components — critical in aerospace, defense, and nuclear applications, but its extreme toxicity in particulate form subjects the metal to strict occupational health regulations throughout the supply chain. US production is highly concentrated, with Materion Corporation (formerly Brush Engineered Materials) dominating domestic supply, and import volumes are correspondingly limited. Importers and handlers must comply with OSHA's beryllium standard, which mandates exposure controls, medical surveillance, and hazard communication for workers who process or handle beryllium-containing materials.
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OSHA's beryllium standard (29 CFR 1910.1024 for general industry) establishes a permissible exposure limit, an action level, and requirements for engineering controls, respiratory protection, medical surveillance, and hazard communication. Importers who further process or machine wrought beryllium must implement a written exposure control plan and ensure workers are enrolled in a medical surveillance program. These obligations apply regardless of the country of origin of the imported material.
Beryllium and beryllium alloys are controlled under the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR) due to their nuclear and defense applications, and foreign suppliers may face similar export licensing requirements in their home countries. While there is no general import permit required solely for beryllium, importers should confirm with their customs broker whether the specific product form and end use trigger any Nuclear Regulatory Commission or Department of Energy notification obligations, particularly for nuclear-grade material.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERMANY | $4K | $1.2M | +$1.2M |
| CANADA | -- | $748K | +$748K |
| LATVIA | $471K | -- | -$471K |
| JAPAN | -- | $260K | +$260K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | -- | $155K | +$155K |