Mike Lahar

Michael Lahar began working in the field of international trade and Customs in 1987, after attending the University of New England with a major in Business Administration. Mike joined a nationally known brokerage and forwarding firm, quickly progressing to earn his individual license as a Customs broker from the U.S. Treasury in 1989. He began his career with Deringer in 1997 as a Post Entry Specialist. Mike was instrumental in the formal development of Deringer’s centralized Post Entry Team and was a prominent contributor to Deringer’s imaging technologies. He has also served as a trade consultant focusing upon the government’s Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) and North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) initiatives. Mike joined the Deringer Logistics Consulting Group in 2001 as a specialist in the laws and regulations related to liquidated damages and penalty cases. While recognized as an expert in this area, he also holds expertise in special entry programs including Temporary Importation Bonds (TIBs), contracts and government entries. In 2002, Mike became involved with the implementation of Deringer’s FDA registration program, which is a key component of the federal Bio-terrorism Act of 2002. He returned to Deringer operations in Champlain, NY as the FDA Team Leader in 2005, became involved with Deringer’s training programs, and earned the title of National Post-Entry Supervisor. Currently, Mr. Lahar serves as the corporate Compliance Manager with oversight of the Compliance and Regulatory, Post Entry and Bond Departments as well as the blanket NAFTA and FDA registration programs. He continues his work as a trainer and speaks frequently at industry and trade events on various government agency agendas concerning trade.

Blog Post by Mike Lahar

Mike Lahar6/18/24 12:50 PM7 min read

What is CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management?

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is changing things up by shifting how it ...

Mike Lahar5/16/23 8:32 AM5 min read

Food and Food Contact Surfaces - What Does the FDA Regulate?

What do cheese pizzas, closed-face sandwiches, cans, rabbits, and table salts have in ...

Mike Lahar4/13/23 12:07 PM5 min read

What You Need to Know About the Lacey Act

When it comes to importing and exporting, Customs takes their job seriously, especially ...

Mike Lahar3/20/23 2:42 PM6 min read

Are My Goods Subject to a PGA?

As an importer, the onus is on you to be aware of the regulations that apply to your ...

Mike Lahar2/2/23 1:52 PM5 min read

Harmonized Tariff Schedule: Updates Importers and Exporters Need to Know

News headlines hardly noticed when President Biden signed Proclamation 10326 to modify ...

Mike Lahar1/17/22 8:11 AM4 min read

NAFTA vs. USMCA: What’s the Difference?

Mike Lahar9/15/20 9:29 AM5 min read

Impacts of TFTEA & USMCA on Duty Free Entry of Goods Returning to the U.S.

In the past, goods originating in the United States which were exported and then returned ...

Mike Lahar10/17/19 6:00 AM5 min read

How to Implement an FSVP Plan in 7 Steps

An FDA ruling put in place in 2017 seeks to ensure that all countries meet minimum food ...

Mike Lahar4/18/18 6:30 PM2 min read

Trade Wars & Proclamations: What It Means to the Average Importer

Since the beginning of 2018, President Trump has issued three proclamations to address an ...

Mike Lahar10/18/17 9:15 AM4 min read

What has Changed Since FSVP Implementation?

Reporting requirements for the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Foreign Supplier ...

Mike Lahar10/9/17 1:18 PM2 min read

EAPA Sets the Stage for Antidumping and Countervailing Evasion

The Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) is a section of the Trade Facilitation and Trade ...