For Thimphu, we quote ex-works, FOB Nhava Sheva or CIF Road via Phuentsholing, whichever suits your importer. It suits police messs, school & college canteens and corporate cafeterias in Thimphu.
Bain Marie rate in Thimphu, 2026
The base model costs ₹50,500 ex-works (≈ BTN 50,500) . Here is an estimate for one unit landed in Thimphu by the cheapest shipping option:
| Cost element | BTN | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-works price | BTN 50,500 | ₹50,500 |
| Export packing, haulage to JNPT, customs clearance | BTN 15,515 | ₹15,515 |
| Ocean freight (LCL (shared container), 1.0 CBM) | BTN 6,195 | ₹6,195 |
| Marine insurance | BTN 397 | ₹397 |
| CIF Road via Phuentsholing | BTN 72,607 | ₹72,607 |
| Import duty (Duty-free trade with India) | BTN 0 | ₹0 |
| Other import levies | BTN 3,630 | ₹3,630 |
| Destination clearance & local delivery | BTN 3,540 | ₹3,540 |
| Estimated landed cost | BTN 79,778 | ₹79,778 |
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 Bhutan | 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz; LPG, electric |
| Standards | BSB |
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 Thimphu
Related kitchen types we equip in Thimphu:
Shipping, customs and installation for Thimphu
We pack in fumigated wooden crates, stuff the container at our factory or at Nhava Sheva, and ship to Road via Phuentsholing (about 8–10 by road 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 Thimphu
What does a bain marie cost delivered to Thimphu?
The ex-works price is ₹50,500 (about BTN 50,500). Shipped from Nhava Sheva to Road via Phuentsholing with insurance, import duty, taxes and local delivery, one unit lands at roughly BTN 79,778. Ordering several items together in one container cuts the freight per unit sharply.
How long does shipping to Thimphu take?
Manufacturing takes 10–20 working days. Sea transit from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) to Road via Phuentsholing is about 8–10 by road 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 Bhutan?
We ship the bain marie under HS 8419.81. Our estimate for Bhutan uses: Duty-free trade with India; sales tax may apply. Your customs broker confirms the final rate at clearance.
Do you have a dealer in Thimphu?
We are appointing authorised dealers and distributors in Bhutan. Until then we supply directly from the factory. If you sell kitchen equipment, see our distributor programme.
Which standards does the equipment meet?
We design for BSB. Ask us which certificates are available for this model before ordering.
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.