We ship to buyers across Oman, including Nizwa, Salalah, Muscat, Duqm SEZ and Sohar Freezone. We ship LCL from 1 CBM or full containers and coordinate with your clearing agent at Sohar / Muscat. In Sohar it is a common choice for air force messs, banquet & wedding caterings and resort kitchens.
Buffet Counter rate in Sohar, 2026
The base model costs ₹1,19,000 ex-works (≈ OMR 517) . Here is an estimate for one unit landed in Sohar by the cheapest shipping option:
| Cost element | OMR | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-works price | OMR 517 | ₹1,19,000 |
| Export packing, haulage to JNPT, customs clearance | OMR 76 | ₹17,570 |
| Ocean freight (LCL (shared container), 1.4 CBM) | OMR 24 | ₹5,575 |
| Marine insurance | OMR 3.4 | ₹782 |
| CIF Sohar / Muscat | OMR 621 | ₹1,42,927 |
| Import duty (GCC common tariff 5%) | OMR 31 | ₹7,146 |
| Import VAT / GST 5% | OMR 33 | ₹7,504 |
| Destination clearance & local delivery | OMR 24 | ₹5,575 |
| Estimated landed cost | OMR 709 | ₹1,63,153 |
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 Oman | 240 V / 415 V, 50 Hz; LPG |
| Standards | Municipality food safety, Civil Defence |
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 Sohar
Our buffet counter goes into these kinds of kitchens:
Shipping, customs and installation for Sohar
We pack in fumigated wooden crates, stuff the container at our factory or at Nhava Sheva, and ship to Sohar / Muscat (about 5–7 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 Sohar
What does a buffet counter cost delivered to Sohar?
The ex-works price is ₹1,19,000 (about OMR 517). Shipped from Nhava Sheva to Sohar / Muscat with insurance, import duty, taxes and local delivery, one unit lands at roughly OMR 709. Ordering several items together in one container cuts the freight per unit sharply.
How long does shipping to Sohar take?
Manufacturing takes 10–20 working days. Sea transit from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) to Sohar / Muscat is about 5–7 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 Oman?
We ship the buffet counter under HS 8419.81. Our estimate for Oman uses: GCC common tariff 5%. Import VAT/GST of 5% 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.
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.