We ship to buyers across Tanzania, including Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Dodoma. We ship LCL from 1 CBM or full containers and coordinate with your clearing agent at Dar es Salaam. In Tanzania it is a common choice for school & college canteens, industrial canteens and government hostel kitchens.
How much does a idli steamer cost in Tanzania?
The base model costs ₹42,000 ex-works (≈ TZS 1,235,294) . Here is an estimate for one unit landed in Tanzania by the cheapest shipping option:
| Cost element | TZS | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-works price | TZS 1,235,294 | ₹42,000 |
| Export packing, haulage to JNPT, customs clearance | TZS 448,824 | ₹15,260 |
| Ocean freight (LCL (shared container), 1.0 CBM) | TZS 169,206 | ₹5,753 |
| Marine insurance | TZS 10,206 | ₹347 |
| CIF Dar es Salaam | TZS 1,863,500 | ₹63,359 |
| Import duty (EAC Common External Tariff) | TZS 186,353 | ₹6,336 |
| Other import levies | TZS 27,941 | ₹950 |
| Import VAT / GST 18% | TZS 374,000 | ₹12,716 |
| Destination clearance & local delivery | TZS 182,206 | ₹6,195 |
| Estimated landed cost | TZS 2,634,029 | ₹89,557 |
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 Tanzania | 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz; LPG |
| Standards | TBS PVoC |
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 Tanzania that use a idli steamer
Our idli steamer goes into these kinds of kitchens:
Shipping, customs and installation for Tanzania
We pack in fumigated wooden crates, stuff the container at our factory or at Nhava Sheva, and ship to Dar es Salaam (about 14–18 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 Tanzania
What does a idli steamer cost delivered to Tanzania?
The ex-works price is ₹42,000 (about TZS 1,235,294). Shipped from Nhava Sheva to Dar es Salaam with insurance, import duty, taxes and local delivery, one unit lands at roughly TZS 2,634,029. Ordering several items together in one container cuts the freight per unit sharply.
How long does shipping to Tanzania take?
Manufacturing takes 10–20 working days. Sea transit from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) to Dar es Salaam is about 14–18 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 Tanzania?
We ship the idli steamer under HS 8419.81. Our estimate for Tanzania uses: EAC Common External Tariff. Import VAT/GST of 18% 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 Tanzania?
We are appointing authorised dealers and distributors in Tanzania. Until then we supply directly from the factory. If you sell kitchen equipment, see our distributor programme.