Cargo for France lands at Le Havre / Marseille. Combine this unit with other equipment in one container to bring the freight per item down. The same service covers Marseille, Lyon and Paris. Typical users in France: air force messs, banquet & wedding caterings and resort kitchens.
Buffet Counter rate in France, 2026
The base model costs ₹1,19,000 ex-works (≈ EUR 1,161) . Here is an estimate for one unit landed in France by the cheapest shipping option:
| Cost element | EUR | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-works price | EUR 1,161 | ₹1,19,000 |
| Export packing, haulage to JNPT, customs clearance | EUR 171 | ₹17,570 |
| Ocean freight (LCL (shared container), 1.4 CBM) | EUR 103 | ₹10,531 |
| Marine insurance | EUR 7.89 | ₹809 |
| CIF Le Havre / Marseille | EUR 1,443 | ₹1,47,911 |
| Import duty (EU common tariff) | EUR 25 | ₹2,514 |
| Import VAT / GST 20% | EUR 294 | ₹30,085 |
| Destination clearance & local delivery | EUR 103 | ₹10,531 |
| Estimated landed cost | EUR 1,864 | ₹1,91,042 |
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 France | 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz; Natural gas |
| Standards | CE marking, NF 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 buffet counter in France
Related kitchen types we equip in France:
Shipping, customs and installation for France
We pack in fumigated wooden crates, stuff the container at our factory or at Nhava Sheva, and ship to Le Havre / Marseille (about 24–32 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: Buffet Counter in France
What does a buffet counter cost delivered to France?
The ex-works price is ₹1,19,000 (about EUR 1,161). Shipped from Nhava Sheva to Le Havre / Marseille with insurance, import duty, taxes and local delivery, one unit lands at roughly EUR 1,864. Ordering several items together in one container cuts the freight per unit sharply.
How long does shipping to France take?
Manufacturing takes 10–20 working days. Sea transit from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) to Le Havre / Marseille is about 24–32 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 France?
We ship the buffet counter under HS 8419.81. Our estimate for France uses: EU common tariff. Import VAT/GST of 20% 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 France?
We are appointing authorised dealers and distributors in France. Until then we supply directly from the factory. If you sell kitchen equipment, see our distributor programme.