Cargo for Maldives lands at Malé. Combine this unit with other equipment in one container to bring the freight per item down. The same service covers Malé. Typical users in Maldives: airport lounges, resort kitchens and hotel kitchens.
How much does a buffet counter cost in Maldives?
The base model costs ₹1,19,000 ex-works (≈ MVR 20,732) . Here is an estimate for one unit landed in Maldives by the cheapest shipping option:
| Cost element | MVR | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-works price | MVR 20,732 | ₹1,19,000 |
| Export packing, haulage to JNPT, customs clearance | MVR 3,061 | ₹17,570 |
| Ocean freight (LCL (shared container), 1.4 CBM) | MVR 1,295 | ₹7,434 |
| Marine insurance | MVR 138 | ₹792 |
| CIF Malé | MVR 25,226 | ₹1,44,796 |
| Import duty (Maldives tariff) | MVR 1,261 | ₹7,240 |
| Import VAT / GST 8% | MVR 2,119 | ₹12,163 |
| Destination clearance & local delivery | MVR 1,295 | ₹7,434 |
| Estimated landed cost | MVR 29,901 | ₹1,71,633 |
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.
Specifications
| 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 Maldives | 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz; LPG |
| Standards | MFDA |
Build it to your kitchen
- Export builds for 60 Hz and 120/208–240 V supplies
- Number of burners or tanks and their ratings
- Gas (LPG / PNG / natural gas), electric or induction versions
- Flame-failure devices, piezo ignition and thermostats
- SS 304 or SS 316 body; 14 or 16 SWG tops
Kitchens in Maldives that use a buffet counter
Related kitchen types we equip in Maldives:
Shipping, customs and installation for Maldives
We pack in fumigated wooden crates, stuff the container at our factory or at Nhava Sheva, and ship to Malé (about 6–9 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 order from Fabrrinox Potnis
- 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.
- 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 Maldives
What does a buffet counter cost delivered to Maldives?
The ex-works price is ₹1,19,000 (about MVR 20,732). Shipped from Nhava Sheva to Malé with insurance, import duty, taxes and local delivery, one unit lands at roughly MVR 29,901. Ordering several items together in one container cuts the freight per unit sharply.
How long does shipping to Maldives take?
Manufacturing takes 10–20 working days. Sea transit from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) to Malé is about 6–9 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 Maldives?
We ship the buffet counter under HS 8419.81. Our estimate for Maldives uses: Maldives tariff; resort GST differs. Import VAT/GST of 8% applies on top. Your customs broker confirms the final rate at clearance.
Do you have a dealer in Maldives?
We are appointing authorised dealers and distributors in Maldives. 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 MFDA. 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.