MIPCOM is the world's largest entertainment content market, held every October in Cannes. Major US studios, streaming platforms, independent distributors, and production companies attend to buy and sell TV and streaming rights. Those bringing screening equipment, editing workstations, AV systems, or demo hardware need an ATA Carnet to enter France without paying EU import duties.
US and other non-EU attendees bringing professional equipment to MIPCOM need an ATA Carnet. France accepts carnets for all standard ATA categories including screening systems, broadcast hardware, and computing equipment. A single 12-month carnet covering France can span MIPCOM in October and Cannes Film Festival in May of the same year.
MIPCOM Cannes is held in France. Review the specific ATA Carnet requirements, accepted uses, and entry procedures for France before you travel.
Full France Carnet Guide6 weeks before MIPCOM (August)
Begin equipment list. Screening systems, editing workstations, and AV hardware require serial numbers and accurate USD values.
4 weeks before
Submit carnet application. France requires precise equipment descriptions — list each display, workstation, and AV component separately.
2 weeks before
Receive carnet. Authorize your French freight forwarder to present it at NCE cargo on your behalf for shipped equipment.
Arrival at NCE
Present carnet to French Douane at Nice Airport. Officers stamp importation vouchers. Cannes is a 30-minute drive from NCE.
MIPCOM show days (approximately 4 days)
Keep carnet accessible at your stand or screening room. Douane may verify AV equipment documentation.
Departure from France
Obtain re-exportation stamps from Douane before equipment leaves France. Essential for discharge.
Within 2 weeks of return
Return completed carnet to EasyCarnet for USCIB or Canadian Chamber discharge.
Nice CĂ´te d'Azur Airport (NCE)
Primary gateway — French Douane at NCE processes carnets; Cannes is a 30-minute drive; same airport used for Cannes Film Festival
Palais des Festivals et des Congrès
Primary MIPCOM venue in Cannes; freight coordinated through official show logistics partners with carnet documentation
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