Cargo for Zambia lands at Dar es Salaam + road to Lusaka. Combine this unit with other equipment in one container to bring the freight per item down. The same service covers Lusaka and Lusaka MFEZ.
How much does a reach-in refrigerator cost in Zambia?
The base model costs ₹1,19,000 ex-works (≈ ZMW 35,000) . Here is an estimate for one unit landed in Zambia by the cheapest shipping option:
| Cost element | ZMW | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-works price | ZMW 35,000 | ₹1,19,000 |
| Export packing, haulage to JNPT, customs clearance | ZMW 5,168 | ₹17,570 |
| Ocean freight (LCL (shared container), 1.6 CBM) | ZMW 4,998 | ₹16,992 |
| Marine insurance | ZMW 249 | ₹845 |
| CIF Dar es Salaam + road to Lusaka | ZMW 45,414 | ₹1,54,407 |
| Import duty (Zambia tariff) | ZMW 11,354 | ₹38,602 |
| Import VAT / GST 16% | ZMW 9,083 | ₹30,881 |
| Destination clearance & local delivery | ZMW 3,956 | ₹13,452 |
| Estimated landed cost | ZMW 69,806 | ₹2,37,342 |
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 | 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 Zambia | 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz; LPG |
| Standards | ZABS |
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
Shipping, customs and installation for Zambia
We pack in fumigated wooden crates, stuff the container at our factory or at Nhava Sheva, and ship to Dar es Salaam + road to Lusaka (about 28–34 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: Reach-in Refrigerator in Zambia
What does a reach-in refrigerator cost delivered to Zambia?
The ex-works price is ₹1,19,000 (about ZMW 35,000). Shipped from Nhava Sheva to Dar es Salaam + road to Lusaka with insurance, import duty, taxes and local delivery, one unit lands at roughly ZMW 69,806. Ordering several items together in one container cuts the freight per unit sharply.
How long does shipping to Zambia take?
Manufacturing takes 10–20 working days. Sea transit from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) to Dar es Salaam + road to Lusaka is about 28–34 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 Zambia?
We ship the reach-in refrigerator under HS 8418.50. Our estimate for Zambia uses: Zambia tariff. Import VAT/GST of 16% applies on top. Your customs broker confirms the final rate at clearance.
Do you have a dealer in Zambia?
We are appointing authorised dealers and distributors in Zambia. 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 ZABS. 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.