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: military kitchens, centralised kitchens and resort kitchens.
Walk-in Cold Room rate in Bhutan, 2026
The base model costs ₹5,04,000 ex-works (≈ BTN 504,000) . Here is an estimate for one unit landed in Bhutan by the cheapest shipping option:
| Cost element | BTN | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-works price | BTN 504,000 | ₹5,04,000 |
| Export packing, haulage to JNPT, customs clearance | BTN 34,370 | ₹34,370 |
| Ocean freight (LCL (shared container), 4.5 CBM) | BTN 27,878 | ₹27,878 |
| Marine insurance | BTN 3,114 | ₹3,114 |
| CIF Road via Phuentsholing | BTN 569,362 | ₹5,69,362 |
| Import duty (Duty-free trade with India) | BTN 0 | ₹0 |
| Other import levies | BTN 28,468 | ₹28,468 |
| Destination clearance & local delivery | BTN 15,930 | ₹15,930 |
| Estimated landed cost | BTN 613,760 | ₹6,13,760 |
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 | 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 Bhutan | 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz; LPG, electric |
| Standards | BSB |
Custom sizes and options
- Digital controllers with temperature alarms
- Eco refrigerants (R290 / R600a) where local rules require
- Tropicalised compressors rated for 43 °C ambient
- Capacity and door or drawer configuration
- SS 304 interior and exterior
Who buys walk-in cold room in Bhutan
Browse setups that include this equipment in Bhutan:
- Hotel Kitchen
- Resort Kitchen
- Centralised Kitchen
- Military Kitchen
- Air Force Mess
- Airport Kitchen
- Inflight Catering Kitchen
- Railway Base 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: Walk-in Cold Room in Bhutan
What does a walk-in cold room cost delivered to Bhutan?
The ex-works price is ₹5,04,000 (about BTN 504,000). Shipped from Nhava Sheva to Road via Phuentsholing with insurance, import duty, taxes and local delivery, one unit lands at roughly BTN 613,760. 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 walk-in cold room under HS 8418.69. Our estimate for Bhutan uses: Duty-free trade with India; sales tax may apply. 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 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.