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.