For Qatar, we quote ex-works, FOB Nhava Sheva or CIF Hamad Port, whichever suits your importer. We also deliver to Doha, Mesaieed and Ras Laffan. It suits airport lounges, air force messs and banquet & wedding caterings in Qatar.
Buffet Counter rate in Qatar, 2026
The base model costs ₹1,19,000 ex-works (≈ QAR 4,897) . Here is an estimate for one unit landed in Qatar by the cheapest shipping option:
| Cost element | QAR | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-works price | QAR 4,897 | ₹1,19,000 |
| Export packing, haulage to JNPT, customs clearance | QAR 723 | ₹17,570 |
| Ocean freight (LCL (shared container), 1.4 CBM) | QAR 255 | ₹6,195 |
| Marine insurance | QAR 32 | ₹785 |
| CIF Hamad Port | QAR 5,907 | ₹1,43,550 |
| Import duty (GCC common tariff 5%) | QAR 295 | ₹7,178 |
| Destination clearance & local delivery | QAR 280 | ₹6,815 |
| Estimated landed cost | QAR 6,483 | ₹1,57,542 |
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 Qatar | 240 V / 415 V, 50 Hz; LPG |
| Standards | Ministry of Municipality food safety, Civil Defence |
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 Qatar
Our buffet counter goes into these kinds of kitchens:
Shipping, customs and installation for Qatar
We pack in fumigated wooden crates, stuff the container at our factory or at Nhava Sheva, and ship to Hamad Port (about 7–9 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.
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 Qatar
What does a buffet counter cost delivered to Qatar?
The ex-works price is ₹1,19,000 (about QAR 4,897). Shipped from Nhava Sheva to Hamad Port with insurance, import duty, taxes and local delivery, one unit lands at roughly QAR 6,483. Ordering several items together in one container cuts the freight per unit sharply.
How long does shipping to Qatar take?
Manufacturing takes 10–20 working days. Sea transit from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) to Hamad Port is about 7–9 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 Qatar?
We ship the buffet counter under HS 8419.81. Our estimate for Qatar uses: GCC common tariff 5%. Your customs broker confirms the final rate at clearance.
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.
Which stainless steel grade do you use?
Food-contact parts are SS 304 (18/8) as standard, in 16 or 18 SWG depending on the part. For coastal sites, seafood kitchens and chemical cleaning we recommend SS 316. Every unit is TIG-welded and finished satin.
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.