Cargo for Kenya lands at Mombasa. Combine this unit with other equipment in one container to bring the freight per item down. The same service covers Nakuru, Kisumu, Mombasa and Nairobi. Typical users in Kenya: mid-day meal kitchens, hostel messs and industrial canteens.
Rice Steam Cooking Cabinet rate in Kenya, 2026
The base model costs ₹1,19,000 ex-works (≈ KES 173,723) . Here is an estimate for one unit landed in Kenya by the cheapest shipping option:
| Cost element | KES | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-works price | KES 173,723 | ₹1,19,000 |
| Export packing, haulage to JNPT, customs clearance | KES 25,650 | ₹17,570 |
| Ocean freight (LCL (shared container), 1.2 CBM) | KES 9,302 | ₹6,372 |
| Marine insurance | KES 1,147 | ₹786 |
| CIF Mombasa | KES 209,822 | ₹1,43,728 |
| Import duty (EAC Common External Tariff) | KES 20,982 | ₹14,373 |
| Other import levies | KES 9,442 | ₹6,468 |
| Import VAT / GST 16% | KES 38,439 | ₹26,331 |
| Destination clearance & local delivery | KES 10,077 | ₹6,903 |
| Estimated landed cost | KES 288,764 | ₹1,97,803 |
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 Kenya | 240 V / 415 V, 50 Hz; LPG |
| Standards | KEBS PVoC certificate, county health |
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 Kenya
Our rice steam cooking cabinet goes into these kinds of kitchens:
- Centralised Kitchen
- Industrial Canteen
- Hostel Mess
- Mid-day Meal Kitchen
- Railway Base Kitchen
- Temple Annadanam Kitchen
- Community Kitchen
Shipping, customs and installation for Kenya
We pack in fumigated wooden crates, stuff the container at our factory or at Nhava Sheva, and ship to Mombasa (about 12–16 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 Kenya
What does a rice steam cooking cabinet cost delivered to Kenya?
The ex-works price is ₹1,19,000 (about KES 173,723). Shipped from Nhava Sheva to Mombasa with insurance, import duty, taxes and local delivery, one unit lands at roughly KES 288,764. Ordering several items together in one container cuts the freight per unit sharply.
How long does shipping to Kenya take?
Manufacturing takes 10–20 working days. Sea transit from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) to Mombasa is about 12–16 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 Kenya?
We ship the rice steam cooking cabinet under HS 8419.81. Our estimate for Kenya uses: EAC Common External Tariff; plus IDF 2.5% and RDL 2%. Import VAT/GST of 16% 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 Kenya?
We are appointing authorised dealers and distributors in Kenya. Until then we supply directly from the factory. If you sell kitchen equipment, see our distributor programme.