Cargo for Seychelles lands at Port Victoria. Combine this unit with other equipment in one container to bring the freight per item down. The same service covers Victoria. Typical users in Seychelles: airport lounges, air force messs and banquet & wedding caterings.
Buffet Counter rate in Seychelles, 2026
The base model costs ₹1,19,000 ex-works (≈ SCR 18,889) . Here is an estimate for one unit landed in Seychelles by the cheapest shipping option:
| Cost element | SCR | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-works price | SCR 18,889 | ₹1,19,000 |
| Export packing, haulage to JNPT, customs clearance | SCR 2,789 | ₹17,570 |
| Ocean freight (LCL (shared container), 1.4 CBM) | SCR 1,672 | ₹10,531 |
| Marine insurance | SCR 128 | ₹809 |
| CIF Port Victoria | SCR 23,478 | ₹1,47,911 |
| Import duty (Mostly 0% duty) | SCR 0 | ₹0 |
| Import VAT / GST 15% | SCR 3,522 | ₹22,187 |
| Destination clearance & local delivery | SCR 1,573 | ₹9,912 |
| Estimated landed cost | SCR 28,573 | ₹1,80,009 |
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 Seychelles | 240 V / 415 V, 50 Hz; LPG |
| Standards | SBS |
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 Seychelles
Browse setups that include this equipment in Seychelles:
Shipping, customs and installation for Seychelles
We pack in fumigated wooden crates, stuff the container at our factory or at Nhava Sheva, and ship to Port Victoria (about 12–16 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 Seychelles
What does a buffet counter cost delivered to Seychelles?
The ex-works price is ₹1,19,000 (about SCR 18,889). Shipped from Nhava Sheva to Port Victoria with insurance, import duty, taxes and local delivery, one unit lands at roughly SCR 28,573. Ordering several items together in one container cuts the freight per unit sharply.
How long does shipping to Seychelles take?
Manufacturing takes 10–20 working days. Sea transit from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) to Port Victoria is about 12–16 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 Seychelles?
We ship the buffet counter under HS 8419.81. Our estimate for Seychelles uses: Mostly 0% duty; VAT applies. 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 Seychelles?
We are appointing authorised dealers and distributors in Seychelles. Until then we supply directly from the factory. If you sell kitchen equipment, see our distributor programme.