We ship to buyers across Ethiopia, including Hawassa, Addis Ababa and Bole Lemi Industrial Park. We ship LCL from 1 CBM or full containers and coordinate with your clearing agent at Djibouti + road to Addis Ababa. In Ethiopia it is a common choice for airport lounges, air force messs and banquet & wedding caterings.
Buffet Counter rate in Ethiopia, 2026
The base model costs ₹1,19,000 ex-works (≈ ETB 191,935) . Here is an estimate for one unit landed in Ethiopia by the cheapest shipping option:
| Cost element | ETB | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-works price | ETB 191,935 | ₹1,19,000 |
| Export packing, haulage to JNPT, customs clearance | ETB 28,339 | ₹17,570 |
| Ocean freight (LCL (shared container), 1.4 CBM) | ETB 18,985 | ₹11,771 |
| Marine insurance | ETB 1,316 | ₹816 |
| CIF Djibouti + road to Addis Ababa | ETB 240,574 | ₹1,49,156 |
| Import duty (Ethiopia tariff) | ETB 24,058 | ₹14,916 |
| Other import levies | ETB 31,274 | ₹19,390 |
| Import VAT / GST 15% | ETB 44,385 | ₹27,519 |
| Destination clearance & local delivery | ETB 17,985 | ₹11,151 |
| Estimated landed cost | ETB 358,279 | ₹2,22,133 |
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 | 8 ft, hot wells + cold well, sneeze guard |
|---|---|
| Material | SS 304 food grade; SS 316 option |
| HSN / HS code | 8419.81 |
| Packed volume / weight | 1.4 CBM · 140 kg (base model) |
| Power & fuel in Ethiopia | 220 V / 380 V, 50 Hz; LPG |
| Standards | ECAE, EFDA |
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 buffet counter in Ethiopia
Our buffet counter goes into these kinds of kitchens:
Shipping, customs and installation for Ethiopia
We pack in fumigated wooden crates, stuff the container at our factory or at Nhava Sheva, and ship to Djibouti + road to Addis Ababa (about 20–26 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: Buffet Counter in Ethiopia
What does a buffet counter cost delivered to Ethiopia?
The ex-works price is ₹1,19,000 (about ETB 191,935). Shipped from Nhava Sheva to Djibouti + road to Addis Ababa with insurance, import duty, taxes and local delivery, one unit lands at roughly ETB 358,279. Ordering several items together in one container cuts the freight per unit sharply.
How long does shipping to Ethiopia take?
Manufacturing takes 10–20 working days. Sea transit from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) to Djibouti + road to Addis Ababa is about 20–26 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 Ethiopia?
We ship the buffet counter under HS 8419.81. Our estimate for Ethiopia uses: Ethiopia tariff; plus surtax 10% and withholding 3%. Import VAT/GST of 15% 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 Ethiopia?
We are appointing authorised dealers and distributors in Ethiopia. Until then we supply directly from the factory. If you sell kitchen equipment, see our distributor programme.