For Cologne, we quote ex-works, FOB Nhava Sheva or CIF Hamburg, whichever suits your importer. We also deliver to Hamburg, Munich and Frankfurt. It suits police messs, school & college canteens and corporate cafeterias in Cologne.
Bain Marie rate in Cologne, 2026
The base model costs ₹50,500 ex-works (≈ EUR 493) . Here is an estimate for one unit landed in Cologne by the cheapest shipping option:
| Cost element | EUR | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-works price | EUR 493 | ₹50,500 |
| Export packing, haulage to JNPT, customs clearance | EUR 151 | ₹15,515 |
| Ocean freight (LCL (shared container), 1.0 CBM) | EUR 73 | ₹7,523 |
| Marine insurance | EUR 3.94 | ₹404 |
| CIF Hamburg | EUR 721 | ₹73,942 |
| Import duty (EU common tariff (India–EU FTA not yet in force)) | EUR 12 | ₹1,257 |
| Import VAT / GST 19% | EUR 139 | ₹14,288 |
| Destination clearance & local delivery | EUR 73 | ₹7,523 |
| Estimated landed cost | EUR 946 | ₹97,009 |
Estimate based on rates as of October 2026. Duties and freight change often; your customs broker confirms the final figure. Use the landed cost calculator for multiple items.
Standard model and build
| Standard model | 4 well GN 1/1, wet or dry heat, thermostat, SS 304 |
|---|---|
| Material | SS 304 food grade; SS 316 option |
| HSN / HS code | 8419.81 |
| Packed volume / weight | 0.8 CBM · 70 kg (base model) |
| Power & fuel in Germany | 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz; Natural gas |
| Standards | CE marking, DIN / EN standards, HACCP |
Custom sizes and options
- Flame-failure devices, piezo ignition and thermostats
- SS 304 or SS 316 body; 14 or 16 SWG tops
- Number of burners or tanks and their ratings
- Gas (LPG / PNG / natural gas), electric or induction versions
- Export builds for 60 Hz and 120/208–240 V supplies
Who buys bain marie in Cologne
Our bain marie goes into these kinds of kitchens:
Shipping, customs and installation for Cologne
We pack in fumigated wooden crates, stuff the container at our factory or at Nhava Sheva, and ship to Hamburg (about 28–34 days). You receive the commercial invoice with HS codes, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin. Installation is done by your contractor using our drawings and video support, or by our technicians on a site visit for larger projects.
What you get from the manufacturer
- Design to handoverLayout drawings, fabrication, delivery, installation, gas and exhaust commissioning, and AMC.
- Since 2004Founded by Mr Dilip Potnis, with 35+ years of commercial kitchen experience behind the designs.
- SS 304 as standardFood-contact surfaces in SS 304, with SS 316 for coastal, marine and chemical environments.
- Own factoryBuilt at our MIDC Pawane, Navi Mumbai plant: you deal with the manufacturer, not a trader.
FAQs: Bain Marie in Cologne
What does a bain marie cost delivered to Cologne?
The ex-works price is ₹50,500 (about EUR 493). Shipped from Nhava Sheva to Hamburg with insurance, import duty, taxes and local delivery, one unit lands at roughly EUR 946. Ordering several items together in one container cuts the freight per unit sharply.
How long does shipping to Cologne take?
Manufacturing takes 10–20 working days. Sea transit from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) to Hamburg is about 28–34 days, plus customs clearance. We share the bill of lading, invoice, packing list and certificate of origin before the vessel arrives.
What HS code and import duty apply in Germany?
We ship the bain marie under HS 8419.81. Our estimate for Germany uses: EU common tariff (India–EU FTA not yet in force). Import VAT/GST of 19% applies on top. Your customs broker confirms the final rate at clearance.
Can the bain marie be made to custom size?
Yes. We build it to your drawing or space: gas (LPG / PNG / natural gas), electric or induction versions, number of burners or tanks and their ratings and SS 304 or SS 316 body; 14 or 16 SWG tops. Custom sizes usually add 3–5 working days.
Which stainless steel grade do you use?
Food-contact parts are SS 304 (18/8) as standard, in 16 or 18 SWG depending on the part. For coastal sites, seafood kitchens and chemical cleaning we recommend SS 316. Every unit is TIG-welded and finished satin.
What is the warranty?
12 months against manufacturing defects from installation, and lifetime support on spares. Annual maintenance contracts are available through our service partners.