We ship to buyers across South Africa, including Pretoria, Durban, Coega SEZ, Dube TradePort and Cape Town. We ship LCL from 1 CBM or full containers and coordinate with your clearing agent at Durban. In South Africa it is a common choice for industrial canteens, centralised kitchens and mid-day meal kitchens.
How much does a rice steam cooking cabinet cost in South Africa?
The base model costs ₹1,19,000 ex-works (≈ ZAR 23,800) . Here is an estimate for one unit landed in South Africa by the cheapest shipping option:
| Cost element | ZAR | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-works price | ZAR 23,800 | ₹1,19,000 |
| Export packing, haulage to JNPT, customs clearance | ZAR 3,514 | ₹17,570 |
| Ocean freight (LCL (shared container), 1.2 CBM) | ZAR 1,487 | ₹7,434 |
| Marine insurance | ZAR 158 | ₹792 |
| CIF Durban | ZAR 28,959 | ₹1,44,796 |
| Import duty (SACU tariff (customs value is FOB)) | ZAR 0 | ₹0 |
| Import VAT / GST 15% | ZAR 4,344 | ₹21,719 |
| Destination clearance & local delivery | ZAR 1,487 | ₹7,434 |
| Estimated landed cost | ZAR 34,790 | ₹1,73,949 |
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 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 South Africa | 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz; LPG |
| Standards | SABS, NRCS for gas appliances, municipal health |
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 South Africa that use a rice steam cooking cabinet
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 South Africa
We pack in fumigated wooden crates, stuff the container at our factory or at Nhava Sheva, and ship to Durban (about 16–20 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: Rice Steam Cooking Cabinet in South Africa
What does a rice steam cooking cabinet cost delivered to South Africa?
The ex-works price is ₹1,19,000 (about ZAR 23,800). Shipped from Nhava Sheva to Durban with insurance, import duty, taxes and local delivery, one unit lands at roughly ZAR 34,790. Ordering several items together in one container cuts the freight per unit sharply.
How long does shipping to South Africa take?
Manufacturing takes 10–20 working days. Sea transit from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) to Durban is about 16–20 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 South Africa?
We ship the rice steam cooking cabinet under HS 8419.81. Our estimate for South Africa uses: SACU tariff (customs value is FOB). Import VAT/GST of 15% applies on top. Your customs broker confirms the final rate at clearance.
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.
What power and gas supply does it need in South Africa?
Supply in South Africa is 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz and kitchens commonly use LPG. We build electrical items for that voltage and frequency and fit the right gas jets before shipping.
Can the rice steam cooking cabinet be made to custom size?
Yes. We build it to your drawing or space: gas (LPG / PNG / natural gas), electric or induction versions, number of burners or tanks and their ratings and SS 304 or SS 316 body; 14 or 16 SWG tops. Custom sizes usually add 3–5 working days.