Cargo for South Africa lands at Durban. Combine this unit with other equipment in one container to bring the freight per item down. The same service covers Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg. Typical users in South Africa: hospital canteens, school & college canteens and corporate cafeterias.
Cafeteria Tray Line rate in South Africa, 2026
The base model costs ₹77,000 ex-works (≈ ZAR 15,400) . Here is an estimate for one unit landed in South Africa by the cheapest shipping option:
| Cost element | ZAR | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-works price | ZAR 15,400 | ₹77,000 |
| Export packing, haulage to JNPT, customs clearance | ZAR 3,262 | ₹16,310 |
| Ocean freight (LCL (shared container), 1.2 CBM) | ZAR 1,487 | ₹7,434 |
| Marine insurance | ZAR 111 | ₹554 |
| CIF Durban | ZAR 20,260 | ₹1,01,298 |
| Import duty (SACU tariff (customs value is FOB)) | ZAR 3,732 | ₹18,662 |
| Import VAT / GST 15% | ZAR 3,599 | ₹17,994 |
| Destination clearance & local delivery | ZAR 1,487 | ₹7,434 |
| Estimated landed cost | ZAR 29,078 | ₹1,45,388 |
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 | Tray slide, cutlery dispensers, 3 m section |
|---|---|
| Material | SS 304 food grade; SS 316 option |
| HSN / HS code | 9403.20 |
| Packed volume / weight | 1.2 CBM · 100 kg (base model) |
| Power & fuel in South Africa | 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz; LPG |
| Standards | SABS, NRCS for gas appliances, municipal health |
Custom sizes and options
- Satin or mirror finish
- SS 304 throughout or SS 304 top with SS 202 frame
- Undershelf, drawers, splash back, castors or bullet feet
- Any length in 150 mm steps and custom depths
- Knock-down construction for export containers
Who buys cafeteria tray line in South Africa
Our cafeteria tray line goes into these kinds of kitchens:
Shipping, customs and installation for South Africa
We pack in fumigated wooden crates, stuff the container at our factory or at Nhava Sheva, and ship to Durban (about 16–20 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: Cafeteria Tray Line in South Africa
What does a cafeteria tray line cost delivered to South Africa?
The ex-works price is ₹77,000 (about ZAR 15,400). Shipped from Nhava Sheva to Durban with insurance, import duty, taxes and local delivery, one unit lands at roughly ZAR 29,078. Ordering several items together in one container cuts the freight per unit sharply.
How long does shipping to South Africa take?
Manufacturing takes 10–20 working days. Sea transit from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) to Durban is about 16–20 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 South Africa?
We ship the cafeteria tray line under HS 9403.20. Our estimate for South Africa uses: SACU tariff (customs value is FOB). 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 South Africa?
We are appointing authorised dealers and distributors in South Africa. Until then we supply directly from the factory. If you sell kitchen equipment, see our distributor programme.