For Australia, we quote ex-works, FOB Nhava Sheva or CIF Sydney / Melbourne, whichever suits your importer. We also deliver to Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. It suits mining camp kitchens, hospital kitchens and airport kitchens in Australia.
How much does a walk-in cold room cost in Australia?
The base model costs ₹5,04,000 ex-works (≈ AUD 8,690) . Here is an estimate for one unit landed in Australia by the cheapest shipping option:
| Cost element | AUD | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-works price | AUD 8,690 | ₹5,04,000 |
| Export packing, haulage to JNPT, customs clearance | AUD 593 | ₹34,370 |
| Ocean freight (LCL (shared container), 4.5 CBM) | AUD 618 | ₹35,843 |
| Marine insurance | AUD 54 | ₹3,158 |
| CIF Sydney / Melbourne | AUD 9,955 | ₹5,77,371 |
| Import duty (0% under the India–Australia ECTA with origin certificate) | AUD 0 | ₹0 |
| Import VAT / GST 10% | AUD 995 | ₹57,737 |
| Destination clearance & local delivery | AUD 618 | ₹35,843 |
| Estimated landed cost | AUD 11,568 | ₹6,70,950 |
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 | 8×8×8 ft, 80 mm PUF panels, +2 to +8 °C, SS 304 floor |
|---|---|
| Material | SS 304 food grade; SS 316 option |
| HSN / HS code | 8418.69 |
| Packed volume / weight | 4.5 CBM · 700 kg (base model) |
| Power & fuel in Australia | 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz; Natural gas, LPG |
| Standards | AGA gas certification, RCM electrical, FSANZ |
Build it to your kitchen
- SS 304 interior and exterior
- 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
Kitchens in Australia that use a walk-in cold room
Our walk-in cold room goes into these kinds of kitchens:
- Hotel Kitchen
- Resort Kitchen
- Centralised Kitchen
- Military Kitchen
- Air Force Mess
- Airport Kitchen
- Inflight Catering Kitchen
- Railway Base Kitchen
Shipping, customs and installation for Australia
We pack in fumigated wooden crates, stuff the container at our factory or at Nhava Sheva, and ship to Sydney / Melbourne (about 22–28 days). You receive the commercial invoice with HS codes, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin in the format needed for the preferential duty rate. 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
- 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.
- 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: Walk-in Cold Room in Australia
What does a walk-in cold room cost delivered to Australia?
The ex-works price is ₹5,04,000 (about AUD 8,690). Shipped from Nhava Sheva to Sydney / Melbourne with insurance, import duty, taxes and local delivery, one unit lands at roughly AUD 11,568. Ordering several items together in one container cuts the freight per unit sharply.
How long does shipping to Australia take?
Manufacturing takes 10–20 working days. Sea transit from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) to Sydney / Melbourne is about 22–28 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 Australia?
We ship the walk-in cold room under HS 8418.69. Our estimate for Australia uses: 0% under the India–Australia ECTA with origin certificate. Import VAT/GST of 10% 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 Australia?
Supply in Australia is 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz and kitchens commonly use Natural gas, LPG. We build electrical items for that voltage and frequency and fit the right gas jets before shipping.
Can the walk-in cold room be made to custom size?
Yes. We build it to your drawing or space: capacity and door or drawer configuration, tropicalised compressors rated for 43 °c ambient and eco refrigerants (r290 / r600a) where local rules require. Custom sizes usually add 3–5 working days.