For California, we quote ex-works, FOB Nhava Sheva or CIF New York / New Jersey, whichever suits your importer. We also deliver to San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Jose. It suits cloud kitchens in California.
How much does a cloud kitchen setup cost in California?
The base model costs ₹9,10,000 ex-works (≈ USD 10,282) package. Here is an estimate for one unit landed in California by the cheapest shipping option:
| Cost element | USD | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-works price | USD 10,282 | ₹9,10,000 |
| Export packing, haulage to JNPT, customs clearance | USD 625 | ₹55,300 |
| Ocean freight (LCL (shared container), 8.0 CBM) | USD 880 | ₹77,880 |
| Marine insurance | USD 65 | ₹5,737 |
| CIF New York / New Jersey | USD 11,852 | ₹10,48,917 |
| Import duty (MFN duty + 10% reciprocal tariff on Indian goods + 0.47% MPF/HMF) | USD 0 | ₹0 |
| US Section 232 steel duty (est.) | USD 2,454 | ₹2,17,193 |
| Other import levies | USD 1,142 | ₹1,01,067 |
| Destination clearance & local delivery | USD 880 | ₹77,880 |
| Estimated landed cost | USD 16,328 | ₹14,45,057 |
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.
Specifications
| Standard model | Single-brand 250 sq ft delivery kitchen package |
|---|---|
| Material | SS 304 food grade; SS 316 option |
| HSN / HS code | 8419.81 |
| Packed volume / weight | 8 CBM · 900 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 |
Build it to your kitchen
- Number of burners or tanks and their ratings
- Gas (LPG / PNG / natural gas), electric or induction versions
- Flame-failure devices, piezo ignition and thermostats
- SS 304 or SS 316 body; 14 or 16 SWG tops
- Export builds for 60 Hz and 120/208–240 V supplies
Kitchens in California that use a cloud kitchen setup
Related kitchen types we equip in California:
Shipping, customs and installation for California
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.
Why order from Fabrrinox Potnis
- 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.
- 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: Cloud Kitchen Setup in California
What does a cloud kitchen setup cost delivered to California?
The ex-works price is ₹9,10,000 (about USD 10,282). Shipped from Nhava Sheva to New York / New Jersey with insurance, import duty, taxes and local delivery, one unit lands at roughly USD 16,328. Ordering several items together in one container cuts the freight per unit sharply.
How long does shipping to California 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 cloud kitchen setup 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.
Do you have a dealer in California?
We are appointing authorised dealers and distributors in USA. Until then we supply directly from the factory. If you sell kitchen equipment, see our distributor programme.
Which standards does the equipment meet?
We design for NSF/ANSI, UL / ETL listing, local health and fire code. Ask us which certificates are available for this model before ordering.
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.