We ship to buyers across South Africa, including Pretoria, Durban, Coega SEZ, Dube TradePort and Cape Town. We ship LCL from 1 CBM or full containers and coordinate with your clearing agent at Durban. In South Africa it is a common choice for supermarket delis.
How much does a cold display counter cost in South Africa?
The base model costs ₹1,19,000 ex-works (≈ ZAR 23,800) . Here is an estimate for one unit landed in South Africa by the cheapest shipping option:
| Cost element | ZAR | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-works price | ZAR 23,800 | ₹1,19,000 |
| Export packing, haulage to JNPT, customs clearance | ZAR 3,514 | ₹17,570 |
| Ocean freight (LCL (shared container), 1.3 CBM) | ZAR 1,611 | ₹8,054 |
| Marine insurance | ZAR 159 | ₹795 |
| CIF Durban | ZAR 29,084 | ₹1,45,419 |
| Import duty (SACU tariff (customs value is FOB)) | ZAR 4,097 | ₹20,486 |
| Import VAT / GST 15% | ZAR 4,977 | ₹24,886 |
| Destination clearance & local delivery | ZAR 1,611 | ₹8,054 |
| Estimated landed cost | ZAR 39,769 | ₹1,98,844 |
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 | 6 ft, +2 to +8 °C, curved glass |
|---|---|
| Material | SS 304 food grade; SS 316 option |
| HSN / HS code | 8418.50 |
| Packed volume / weight | 1.3 CBM · 140 kg (base model) |
| Power & fuel in South Africa | 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz; LPG |
| Standards | SABS, NRCS for gas appliances, municipal health |
Build it to your kitchen
- Tropicalised compressors rated for 43 °C ambient
- Capacity and door or drawer configuration
- Digital controllers with temperature alarms
- Eco refrigerants (R290 / R600a) where local rules require
- SS 304 interior and exterior
Kitchens in South Africa that use a cold display counter
Our cold display counter 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.
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: Cold Display Counter in South Africa
What does a cold display counter cost delivered to South Africa?
The ex-works price is ₹1,19,000 (about ZAR 23,800). Shipped from Nhava Sheva to Durban with insurance, import duty, taxes and local delivery, one unit lands at roughly ZAR 39,769. 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 cold display counter under HS 8418.50. 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.