Cargo for Durban lands at Durban. Combine this unit with other equipment in one container to bring the freight per item down. The same service covers Johannesburg, Cape Town, Dube TradePort and Coega SEZ. It suits industrial canteens, corporate cafeterias and school & college canteens in Durban.
Bain Marie cost in Durban
The base model costs ₹50,500 ex-works (≈ ZAR 10,100) . Here is an estimate for one unit landed in Durban by the cheapest shipping option:
| Cost element | ZAR | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-works price | ZAR 10,100 | ₹50,500 |
| Export packing, haulage to JNPT, customs clearance | ZAR 3,103 | ₹15,515 |
| Ocean freight (LCL (shared container), 1.0 CBM) | ZAR 1,239 | ₹6,195 |
| Marine insurance | ZAR 79 | ₹397 |
| CIF Durban | ZAR 14,521 | ₹72,607 |
| Import duty (SACU tariff (customs value is FOB)) | ZAR 0 | ₹0 |
| Import VAT / GST 15% | ZAR 2,178 | ₹10,891 |
| Destination clearance & local delivery | ZAR 1,239 | ₹6,195 |
| Estimated landed cost | ZAR 17,939 | ₹89,693 |
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.
What the standard model includes
| 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 South Africa | 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz; LPG |
| Standards | SABS, NRCS for gas appliances, municipal health |
Sizes and options we build
- Gas (LPG / PNG / natural gas), electric or induction versions
- Number of burners or tanks and their ratings
- SS 304 or SS 316 body; 14 or 16 SWG tops
- Flame-failure devices, piezo ignition and thermostats
- Export builds for 60 Hz and 120/208–240 V supplies
Where the bain marie is used in Durban
Our bain marie goes into these kinds of kitchens:
Shipping, customs and installation for Durban
We pack in fumigated wooden crates, stuff the container at our factory or at Nhava Sheva, and ship to Durban (about 16–20 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.
Why Durban buyers work with us
- Own factoryBuilt at our MIDC Pawane, Navi Mumbai plant: you deal with the manufacturer, not a trader.
- SS 304 as standardFood-contact surfaces in SS 304, with SS 316 for coastal, marine and chemical environments.
- Since 2004Founded by Mr Dilip Potnis, with 35+ years of commercial kitchen experience behind the designs.
- Design to handoverLayout drawings, fabrication, delivery, installation, gas and exhaust commissioning, and AMC.
FAQs: Bain Marie in Durban
What does a bain marie cost delivered to Durban?
The ex-works price is ₹50,500 (about ZAR 10,100). Shipped from Nhava Sheva to Durban with insurance, import duty, taxes and local delivery, one unit lands at roughly ZAR 17,939. Ordering several items together in one container cuts the freight per unit sharply.
How long does shipping to Durban take?
Manufacturing takes 10–20 working days. Sea transit from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) to Durban is about 16–20 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 South Africa?
We ship the bain marie under HS 8419.81. Our estimate for South Africa uses: SACU tariff (customs value is FOB). Import VAT/GST of 15% applies on top. Your customs broker confirms the final rate at clearance.
What power and gas supply does it need in South Africa?
Supply in South Africa is 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz and kitchens commonly use LPG. We build electrical items for that voltage and frequency and fit the right gas jets before shipping.
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.
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.