We ship to buyers across Zambia, including Lusaka MFEZ. We ship LCL from 1 CBM or full containers and coordinate with your clearing agent at Dar es Salaam + road to Lusaka. In Lusaka it is a common choice for hospital canteens, police messs and school & college canteens.
Bain Marie rate in Lusaka, 2026
The base model costs ₹50,500 ex-works (≈ ZMW 14,853) . Here is an estimate for one unit landed in Lusaka by the cheapest shipping option:
| Cost element | ZMW | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-works price | ZMW 14,853 | ₹50,500 |
| Export packing, haulage to JNPT, customs clearance | ZMW 4,563 | ₹15,515 |
| Ocean freight (LCL (shared container), 1.0 CBM) | ZMW 3,124 | ₹10,620 |
| Marine insurance | ZMW 124 | ₹421 |
| CIF Dar es Salaam + road to Lusaka | ZMW 22,664 | ₹77,056 |
| Import duty (Zambia tariff) | ZMW 3,399 | ₹11,558 |
| Import VAT / GST 16% | ZMW 4,170 | ₹14,178 |
| Destination clearance & local delivery | ZMW 2,473 | ₹8,408 |
| Estimated landed cost | ZMW 32,706 | ₹1,11,201 |
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 Zambia | 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz; LPG |
| Standards | ZABS |
Custom sizes and options
- Export builds for 60 Hz and 120/208–240 V supplies
- 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
Who buys bain marie in Lusaka
Browse setups that include this equipment in Lusaka:
Shipping, customs and installation for Lusaka
We pack in fumigated wooden crates, stuff the container at our factory or at Nhava Sheva, and ship to Dar es Salaam + road to Lusaka (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
- Spares and serviceBurners, valves, castors and filters stocked; service by our team in India and partners abroad.
- Export readySeaworthy crating, HS-coded invoices, certificate of origin and documents for customs.
- 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.
FAQs: Bain Marie in Lusaka
What does a bain marie cost delivered to Lusaka?
The ex-works price is ₹50,500 (about ZMW 14,853). Shipped from Nhava Sheva to Dar es Salaam + road to Lusaka with insurance, import duty, taxes and local delivery, one unit lands at roughly ZMW 32,706. Ordering several items together in one container cuts the freight per unit sharply.
How long does shipping to Lusaka take?
Manufacturing takes 10–20 working days. Sea transit from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) to Dar es Salaam + road to Lusaka 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 Zambia?
We ship the bain marie under HS 8419.81. Our estimate for Zambia uses: Zambia tariff. Import VAT/GST of 16% applies on top. Your customs broker confirms the final rate at clearance.
What are the payment terms?
Usually 30% advance and 70% against copy of the bill of lading, or an irrevocable letter of credit at sight.
Is there a minimum order quantity?
No fixed minimum. Small orders ship as LCL (shared container) from 1 CBM; above about 15 CBM a full 20 ft container is usually cheaper.
Do you have a dealer in Lusaka?
We are appointing authorised dealers and distributors in Zambia. Until then we supply directly from the factory. If you sell kitchen equipment, see our distributor programme.