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. Typical users in Zambia: community kitchens, temple annadanam kitchens and railway base kitchens.
Rice Steam Cooking Cabinet rate in Zambia, 2026
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), 1.2 CBM) | ZMW 3,748 | ₹12,744 |
| Marine insurance | ZMW 241 | ₹821 |
| CIF Dar es Salaam + road to Lusaka | ZMW 44,157 | ₹1,50,135 |
| Import duty (Zambia tariff) | ZMW 6,624 | ₹22,520 |
| Import VAT / GST 16% | ZMW 8,125 | ₹27,625 |
| Destination clearance & local delivery | ZMW 2,967 | ₹10,089 |
| Estimated landed cost | ZMW 61,873 | ₹2,10,369 |
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 Zambia | 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz; LPG |
| Standards | ZABS |
Custom sizes and options
- Export builds for 60 Hz and 120/208–240 V supplies
- 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
Who buys rice steam cooking cabinet in Zambia
Related kitchen types we equip in Zambia:
- Centralised Kitchen
- Industrial Canteen
- Hostel Mess
- Mid-day Meal Kitchen
- Railway Base Kitchen
- Temple Annadanam Kitchen
- Community Kitchen
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.
What you get from the manufacturer
- Spares and serviceBurners, valves, castors and filters stocked; service by our team in India and partners abroad.
- Export readySeaworthy crating, HS-coded invoices, certificate of origin and documents for customs.
- 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 Zambia
What does a rice steam cooking cabinet 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 61,873. 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 rice steam cooking cabinet under HS 8419.81. Our estimate for Zambia uses: Zambia tariff. Import VAT/GST of 16% applies on top. Your customs broker confirms the final rate at clearance.
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.
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.