We ship to buyers across Australia, including Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. We ship LCL from 1 CBM or full containers and coordinate with your clearing agent at Sydney / Melbourne.
Reach-in Refrigerator rate in Australia, 2026
The base model costs ₹1,19,000 ex-works (≈ AUD 2,052) . Here is an estimate for one unit landed in Australia by the cheapest shipping option:
| Cost element | AUD | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-works price | AUD 2,052 | ₹1,19,000 |
| Export packing, haulage to JNPT, customs clearance | AUD 303 | ₹17,570 |
| Ocean freight (LCL (shared container), 1.6 CBM) | AUD 220 | ₹12,744 |
| Marine insurance | AUD 14 | ₹821 |
| CIF Sydney / Melbourne | AUD 2,589 | ₹1,50,135 |
| Import duty (0% under the India–Australia ECTA with origin certificate) | AUD 0 | ₹0 |
| Import VAT / GST 10% | AUD 259 | ₹15,014 |
| Destination clearance & local delivery | AUD 220 | ₹12,744 |
| Estimated landed cost | AUD 3,067 | ₹1,77,893 |
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.
Standard model and build
| Standard model | 4 door, 1,000 L, +2 to +8 °C, SS 304 in and out |
|---|---|
| Material | SS 304 food grade; SS 316 option |
| HSN / HS code | 8418.50 |
| Packed volume / weight | 1.6 CBM · 180 kg (base model) |
| Power & fuel in Australia | 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz; Natural gas, LPG |
| Standards | AGA gas certification, RCM electrical, FSANZ |
Custom sizes and options
- Digital controllers with temperature alarms
- Eco refrigerants (R290 / R600a) where local rules require
- Tropicalised compressors rated for 43 °C ambient
- Capacity and door or drawer configuration
- SS 304 interior and exterior
Shipping, customs and installation for Australia
We pack in fumigated wooden crates, stuff the container at our factory or at Nhava Sheva, and ship to Sydney / Melbourne (about 22–28 days). You receive the commercial invoice with HS codes, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin in the format needed for the preferential duty rate. Installation is done by your contractor using our drawings and video support, or by our technicians on a site visit for larger projects.
What you get from the manufacturer
- 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.
- 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.
FAQs: Reach-in Refrigerator in Australia
What does a reach-in refrigerator cost delivered to Australia?
The ex-works price is ₹1,19,000 (about AUD 2,052). Shipped from Nhava Sheva to Sydney / Melbourne with insurance, import duty, taxes and local delivery, one unit lands at roughly AUD 3,067. Ordering several items together in one container cuts the freight per unit sharply.
How long does shipping to Australia take?
Manufacturing takes 10–20 working days. Sea transit from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) to Sydney / Melbourne is about 22–28 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 Australia?
We ship the reach-in refrigerator under HS 8418.50. Our estimate for Australia uses: 0% under the India–Australia ECTA with origin certificate. Import VAT/GST of 10% applies on top. Your customs broker confirms the final rate at clearance.
Can the reach-in refrigerator be made to custom size?
Yes. We build it to your drawing or space: capacity and door or drawer configuration, tropicalised compressors rated for 43 °c ambient and eco refrigerants (r290 / r600a) where local rules require. Custom sizes usually add 3–5 working days.
Which stainless steel grade do you use?
Food-contact parts are SS 304 (18/8) as standard, in 16 or 18 SWG depending on the part. For coastal sites, seafood kitchens and chemical cleaning we recommend SS 316. Every unit is TIG-welded and finished satin.
What is the warranty?
12 months against manufacturing defects from installation, and lifetime support on spares. Annual maintenance contracts are available through our service partners.