Salone del Mobile Milano is the world's leading furniture and interior design trade fair, drawing 300,000 visitors from 180+ countries to Fiera Milano each April. The concurrent Fuorisalone events transform Milan into a global design showcase for the week. US furniture brands, lighting designers, and home goods companies exhibit prototypes and collection launches — and need an ATA Carnet to bring their pieces into Italy without paying EU import duties.
US and other non-EU exhibitors at Salone del Mobile need an ATA Carnet covering professional equipment and exhibition goods. Italy accepts carnets for all standard ATA categories including furniture prototypes, lighting systems, display technology, and production samples. The carnet covers both Fiera Milano exhibits and any Fuorisalone satellite events during the same trip.
8 weeks before Salone (February)
Confirm exhibit plan and begin equipment list. Furniture prototypes require detailed descriptions with materials, dimensions, and declared values.
5–6 weeks before
Submit carnet application. Italy requires precise equipment descriptions — list each prototype and display item separately with accurate EUR or USD values.
3 weeks before
Receive carnet. Authorize your Italian freight forwarder in writing to present it at MXP cargo or Fiera Milano on your behalf.
Arrival at MXP
Present carnet to Italian Dogane at Milan Malpensa Airport. Officers stamp importation vouchers. Fiera Milano Rho is a direct 20-minute drive from MXP.
Salone del Mobile / Fuorisalone (approximately 6 days)
Keep carnet accessible. Italian Dogane may verify exhibit documentation, particularly for high-value prototype pieces.
Departure from Italy
Obtain re-exportation stamps from Dogane before equipment leaves Italy. Essential for discharge.
Within 2 weeks of return
Return completed carnet to EasyCarnet for USCIB or Canadian Chamber discharge.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Primary gateway for international freight — Italian Dogane processes carnets; Fiera Milano Rho is 20 minutes by road
Milan Linate Airport (LIN)
Closer to Milan city center; used for personal travel and light freight during Design Week
Fiera Milano, Rho
Primary Salone del Mobile venue; Europe's largest exhibition center with dedicated freight halls and efficient logistics infrastructure
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Starting at $499 for equipment under $10k. Same-day processing available.
Start ApplicationStarting at $499 for equipment valued under $10k. Same-day processing available for last-minute bookings.