We ship to buyers across USA, including Charlotte. We ship LCL from 1 CBM or full containers and coordinate with your clearing agent at New York / New Jersey. In North Carolina it is a common choice for air force messs, banquet & wedding caterings and resort kitchens.
Buffet Counter rate in North Carolina, 2026
The base model costs ₹1,19,000 ex-works (≈ USD 1,345) . Here is an estimate for one unit landed in North Carolina by the cheapest shipping option:
| Cost element | USD | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-works price | USD 1,345 | ₹1,19,000 |
| Export packing, haulage to JNPT, customs clearance | USD 199 | ₹17,570 |
| Ocean freight (LCL (shared container), 1.4 CBM) | USD 154 | ₹13,629 |
| Marine insurance | USD 9.33 | ₹826 |
| CIF New York / New Jersey | USD 1,706 | ₹1,51,025 |
| Import duty (MFN duty + 10% reciprocal tariff on Indian goods + 0.47% MPF/HMF) | USD 0 | ₹0 |
| US Section 232 steel duty (est.) | USD 347 | ₹30,728 |
| Other import levies | USD 162 | ₹14,299 |
| Destination clearance & local delivery | USD 154 | ₹13,629 |
| Estimated landed cost | USD 2,369 | ₹2,09,681 |
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 USA | 120 V / 208–240 V, 60 Hz; Natural gas, propane |
| Standards | NSF/ANSI, UL / ETL listing, local health and fire code |
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 North Carolina
Our buffet counter goes into these kinds of kitchens:
Shipping, customs and installation for North Carolina
We pack in fumigated wooden crates, stuff the container at our factory or at Nhava Sheva, and ship to New York / New Jersey (about 32–38 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 North Carolina
What does a buffet counter cost delivered to North Carolina?
The ex-works price is ₹1,19,000 (about USD 1,345). Shipped from Nhava Sheva to New York / New Jersey with insurance, import duty, taxes and local delivery, one unit lands at roughly USD 2,369. Ordering several items together in one container cuts the freight per unit sharply.
How long does shipping to North Carolina take?
Manufacturing takes 10–20 working days. Sea transit from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) to New York / New Jersey is about 32–38 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 USA?
We ship the buffet counter under HS 8419.81. Our estimate for USA uses: MFN duty + 10% reciprocal tariff on Indian goods + 0.47% MPF/HMF; Section 232 50% on steel content applies to many steel articles and appliances. Your customs broker confirms the final rate at clearance.
What is the warranty?
12 months against manufacturing defects from installation, and lifetime support on spares. Annual maintenance contracts are available through our service partners.
What power and gas supply does it need in USA?
Supply in USA is 120 V / 208–240 V, 60 Hz and kitchens commonly use Natural gas, propane. We build electrical items for that voltage and frequency and fit the right gas jets before shipping.
Can the buffet counter be made to custom size?
Yes. We build it to your drawing or space: gas (LPG / PNG / natural gas), electric or induction versions, number of burners or tanks and their ratings and SS 304 or SS 316 body; 14 or 16 SWG tops. Custom sizes usually add 3–5 working days.