Première Vision is the world's leading fabric and fashion materials trade show, held twice a year at Paris Nord Villepinte — a venue located directly adjacent to Charles de Gaulle Airport. 55,000 fashion professionals from 100+ countries attend each edition to source fabrics, yarns, and textile innovations. US fashion brands, fabric suppliers, and textile technology companies exhibiting with samples and display equipment need an ATA Carnet to enter France without paying EU import duties.
US and other non-EU exhibitors at Première Vision need an ATA Carnet covering professional equipment and exhibition samples. France accepts carnets for fabric samples, display systems, demonstration equipment, and textile hardware — provided the goods will return to the US after the show. A single 12-month carnet can cover both the September and February editions.
Première Vision Paris 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 Première Vision (July for September / November for February)
Begin equipment list. Fabric samples require a description, quantity, weight, and declared value. List display furniture and equipment separately from samples.
4 weeks before
Submit carnet application. France requires clear descriptions of each sample collection and display item — group fabrics by type and list overall value per collection where possible.
2 weeks before
Receive carnet. Authorize your French freight forwarder to present it at CDG cargo on your behalf. Paris Nord Villepinte's proximity to CDG makes delivery extremely fast.
Arrival at CDG
Present carnet to French Douane at Charles de Gaulle Airport. Officers stamp importation vouchers. Villepinte is a 5-minute drive from CDG cargo.
Première Vision show days (approximately 2–3 days)
Keep carnet accessible at your stand. French Douane may verify sample collections and display equipment.
Departure from France
Obtain re-exportation stamps from Douane before goods leave France. Any samples left behind must be formally imported.
Within 2 weeks of return
Return completed carnet to EasyCarnet for USCIB or Canadian Chamber discharge.
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Primary gateway — French Douane at CDG processes carnets; Paris Nord Villepinte is directly adjacent to CDG airport — the most airport-proximate venue for any Paris show
Paris Nord Villepinte
Première Vision venue, located adjacent to CDG; freight cleared at CDG cargo can be delivered to the exhibition hall in minutes
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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.