Cargo for Bhutan lands at Road via Phuentsholing. Combine this unit with other equipment in one container to bring the freight per item down. The same service covers Thimphu. Typical users in Bhutan: mid-day meal kitchens, hostel messs and industrial canteens.
Rice Steam Cooking Cabinet rate in Bhutan, 2026
The base model costs ₹1,19,000 ex-works (≈ BTN 119,000) . Here is an estimate for one unit landed in Bhutan by the cheapest shipping option:
| Cost element | BTN | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-works price | BTN 119,000 | ₹1,19,000 |
| Export packing, haulage to JNPT, customs clearance | BTN 17,570 | ₹17,570 |
| Ocean freight (LCL (shared container), 1.2 CBM) | BTN 7,434 | ₹7,434 |
| Marine insurance | BTN 792 | ₹792 |
| CIF Road via Phuentsholing | BTN 144,796 | ₹1,44,796 |
| Import duty (Duty-free trade with India) | BTN 0 | ₹0 |
| Other import levies | BTN 7,240 | ₹7,240 |
| Destination clearance & local delivery | BTN 4,248 | ₹4,248 |
| Estimated landed cost | BTN 156,284 | ₹1,56,284 |
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 | 6 tray, 60 kg rice per batch, steam or gas fired |
|---|---|
| Material | SS 304 food grade; SS 316 option |
| HSN / HS code | 8419.81 |
| Packed volume / weight | 1.2 CBM · 150 kg (base model) |
| Power & fuel in Bhutan | 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz; LPG, electric |
| Standards | BSB |
Custom sizes and options
- Flame-failure devices, piezo ignition and thermostats
- SS 304 or SS 316 body; 14 or 16 SWG tops
- Number of burners or tanks and their ratings
- Gas (LPG / PNG / natural gas), electric or induction versions
- Export builds for 60 Hz and 120/208–240 V supplies
Who buys rice steam cooking cabinet in Bhutan
Browse setups that include this equipment in Bhutan:
- Centralised Kitchen
- Industrial Canteen
- Hostel Mess
- Mid-day Meal Kitchen
- Railway Base Kitchen
- Temple Annadanam Kitchen
- Community Kitchen
Shipping, customs and installation for Bhutan
We pack in fumigated wooden crates, stuff the container at our factory or at Nhava Sheva, and ship to Road via Phuentsholing (about 8–10 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.
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: Rice Steam Cooking Cabinet in Bhutan
What does a rice steam cooking cabinet cost delivered to Bhutan?
The ex-works price is ₹1,19,000 (about BTN 119,000). Shipped from Nhava Sheva to Road via Phuentsholing with insurance, import duty, taxes and local delivery, one unit lands at roughly BTN 156,284. Ordering several items together in one container cuts the freight per unit sharply.
How long does shipping to Bhutan take?
Manufacturing takes 10–20 working days. Sea transit from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) to Road via Phuentsholing is about 8–10 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 Bhutan?
We ship the rice steam cooking cabinet under HS 8419.81. Our estimate for Bhutan uses: Duty-free trade with India; sales tax may apply. Your customs broker confirms the final rate at clearance.
Do you have a dealer in Bhutan?
We are appointing authorised dealers and distributors in Bhutan. 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 BSB. 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.