We ship to buyers across Nepal, including Pokhara and Kathmandu. We ship LCL from 1 CBM or full containers and coordinate with your clearing agent at Road via Birgunj ICD. In Nepal it is a common choice for school & college canteens, industrial canteens and government hostel kitchens.
How much does a idli steamer cost in Nepal?
The base model costs ₹42,000 ex-works (≈ NPR 66,667) . Here is an estimate for one unit landed in Nepal by the cheapest shipping option:
| Cost element | NPR | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-works price | NPR 66,667 | ₹42,000 |
| Export packing, haulage to JNPT, customs clearance | NPR 24,222 | ₹15,260 |
| Ocean freight (LCL (shared container), 1.0 CBM) | NPR 8,429 | ₹5,310 |
| Marine insurance | NPR 546 | ₹344 |
| CIF Road via Birgunj ICD | NPR 99,863 | ₹62,914 |
| Import duty (Nepal tariff) | NPR 4,994 | ₹3,146 |
| Import VAT / GST 13% | NPR 13,632 | ₹8,588 |
| Destination clearance & local delivery | NPR 6,322 | ₹3,983 |
| Estimated landed cost | NPR 124,810 | ₹78,630 |
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 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 Nepal | 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz; LPG |
| Standards | NBSM |
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 Nepal that use a idli steamer
Our idli steamer goes into these kinds of kitchens:
Shipping, customs and installation for Nepal
We pack in fumigated wooden crates, stuff the container at our factory or at Nhava Sheva, and ship to Road via Birgunj ICD (about 8–12 by road 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: Idli Steamer in Nepal
What does a idli steamer cost delivered to Nepal?
The ex-works price is ₹42,000 (about NPR 66,667). Shipped from Nhava Sheva to Road via Birgunj ICD with insurance, import duty, taxes and local delivery, one unit lands at roughly NPR 124,810. Ordering several items together in one container cuts the freight per unit sharply.
How long does shipping to Nepal take?
Manufacturing takes 10–20 working days. Sea transit from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) to Road via Birgunj ICD is about 8–12 by road 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 Nepal?
We ship the idli steamer under HS 8419.81. Our estimate for Nepal uses: Nepal tariff. Import VAT/GST of 13% applies on top. Your customs broker confirms the final rate at clearance.
Do you have a dealer in Nepal?
We are appointing authorised dealers and distributors in Nepal. 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 NBSM. 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.