Cargo for Maldives lands at Malé. Combine this unit with other equipment in one container to bring the freight per item down. The same service covers Malé. It suits government hostel kitchens, industrial canteens and school & college canteens in Maldives.
Idli Steamer price in Maldives
The base model costs ₹42,000 ex-works (≈ MVR 7,317) . Here is an estimate for one unit landed in Maldives by the cheapest shipping option:
| Cost element | MVR | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-works price | MVR 7,317 | ₹42,000 |
| Export packing, haulage to JNPT, customs clearance | MVR 2,659 | ₹15,260 |
| Ocean freight (LCL (shared container), 1.0 CBM) | MVR 925 | ₹5,310 |
| Marine insurance | MVR 60 | ₹344 |
| CIF Malé | MVR 10,961 | ₹62,914 |
| Import duty (Maldives tariff) | MVR 548 | ₹3,146 |
| Import VAT / GST 8% | MVR 921 | ₹5,285 |
| Destination clearance & local delivery | MVR 925 | ₹5,310 |
| Estimated landed cost | MVR 13,355 | ₹76,655 |
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.
Technical specifications
| Standard model | 6 trays × 30 idlis, SS 304, gas or steam |
|---|---|
| Material | SS 304 food grade; SS 316 option |
| HSN / HS code | 8419.81 |
| Packed volume / weight | 0.5 CBM · 60 kg (base model) |
| Power & fuel in Maldives | 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz; LPG |
| Standards | MFDA |
Options you can specify
- SS 304 or SS 316 body; 14 or 16 SWG tops
- Flame-failure devices, piezo ignition and thermostats
- Gas (LPG / PNG / natural gas), electric or induction versions
- Number of burners or tanks and their ratings
- Export builds for 60 Hz and 120/208–240 V supplies
Idli Steamer for Maldives kitchens
Related kitchen types we equip in Maldives:
Shipping, customs and installation for Maldives
We pack in fumigated wooden crates, stuff the container at our factory or at Nhava Sheva, and ship to Malé (about 6–9 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 buyers in Maldives choose Fabrrinox Potnis
- Since 2004Founded by Mr Dilip Potnis, with 35+ years of commercial kitchen experience behind the designs.
- Design to handoverLayout drawings, fabrication, delivery, installation, gas and exhaust commissioning, and AMC.
- Own factoryBuilt at our MIDC Pawane, Navi Mumbai plant: you deal with the manufacturer, not a trader.
- SS 304 as standardFood-contact surfaces in SS 304, with SS 316 for coastal, marine and chemical environments.
FAQs: Idli Steamer in Maldives
What does a idli steamer cost delivered to Maldives?
The ex-works price is ₹42,000 (about MVR 7,317). Shipped from Nhava Sheva to Malé with insurance, import duty, taxes and local delivery, one unit lands at roughly MVR 13,355. Ordering several items together in one container cuts the freight per unit sharply.
How long does shipping to Maldives take?
Manufacturing takes 10–20 working days. Sea transit from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) to Malé is about 6–9 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 Maldives?
We ship the idli steamer under HS 8419.81. Our estimate for Maldives uses: Maldives tariff; resort GST differs. Import VAT/GST of 8% applies on top. Your customs broker confirms the final rate at clearance.
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.
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.
Which standards does the equipment meet?
We design for MFDA. Ask us which certificates are available for this model before ordering.