Best format to import and edit?

So, I'm using Premiere Pro CS6, and am quite new to video editing. The only editing program I have experience with is Final Cut Pro 10, which I have been told that .mov files are the best formats to import into that program. However, I'm not sure what format is optimal for Premiere Pro CS6, provided there even is one. Also, is there a "better" format to use when exporting your video (the video will be uploaded to YouTube).

You can import all kinds of formats.
If you have mov import that, if you have avchd import that too.
No transcoding, all edited native.
Watch this movie below how to set up and edit.
For YT use a H.264 preset for export.
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