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    Traveling to France

    Get your ATA Carnet from the United States or Canada

    France accepts ATA Carnets for commercial samples, professional equipment, and exhibitions. As an EU member, France offers seamless transit to other EU countries once goods are properly imported. Home to Cannes Film Festival and Paris Fashion Week.

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    Commercial Samples
    Professional Equipment
    Exhibitions & Fairs

    What You Need to Know About Carnets for France

    EU Transit Benefits

    France is an EU member. Once goods are properly imported on your carnet, you can travel freely within the Schengen area and EU without additional customs formalities.

    Entry Requirements

    • Present carnet to French Customs (Douanes) upon arrival
    • Complete item list with values in EUR or USD
    • Obtain EU entry stamp for duty-free transit within the Union
    • Re-export from any EU country with proper exit documentation

    Restrictions & Limitations

    • Consumable goods and items for sale are prohibited
    • Must re-export all items before carnet expiry
    • EU import/export rules apply to restricted goods

    Pro Tips from EasyCarnet

    • ๐Ÿ’กFor Cannes events, arrive via Nice (NCE) - customs are experienced with film equipment
    • ๐Ÿ’กParis CDG Terminal 2E has excellent cargo customs facilities
    • ๐Ÿ’กFrench customs may request French translations - keep basic descriptions ready

    France Carnet Quick Facts

    Carnet Validity
    Up to 12 months
    Processing Time
    Same-day to 5 days
    Customs Authority
    Douanes (French Customs)
    EU Member
    Yes - EU transit benefits
    Split Shipments
    Allowed
    Currency
    EUR (Euro)

    Who Travels to France with Carnets?

    Film & TV Production

    Cannes Film Festival, Paris studios, and location filming across France

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    Musicians & Touring

    European tours with Paris, Lyon, and festival circuit stops

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    Photography

    Fashion shoots, commercial campaigns, and editorial work

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    Trade Shows

    Paris Nord Villepinte, Cannes, and major exhibition venues

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    Major Trade Shows & Events in France

    Event Name
    Industry
    Location
    Typical Dates
    Paris Fashion WeekFashionParisFebruary/March & September/October
    Cannes Film FestivalFilm & EntertainmentCannesMay
    MIPIMReal EstateCannesMarch
    Maison & ObjetInterior DesignParisJanuary & September

    Planning to exhibit at a trade show in France?

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    Customs Entry Points in France

    Major Airports

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle AirportCDG

      France's largest airport with extensive cargo customs facilities

    • Paris Orly AirportORY

      Secondary Paris airport, good for European connections

    • Nice Cรดte d'Azur AirportNCE

      Primary entry for Cannes events and French Riviera

    • Lyon-Saint Exupรฉry AirportLYS

      Central France hub for southeastern destinations

    Customs Authority

    Douanes (French Customs)

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    Frequently Asked Questions: Carnets for France

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