For Durban, we quote ex-works, FOB Nhava Sheva or CIF Durban, whichever suits your importer. We also deliver to Cape Town, Johannesburg and Coega SEZ. It suits mining camp kitchens, hospital kitchens and railway base kitchens in Durban.
Walk-in Cold Room rate in Durban, 2026
The base model costs ₹5,04,000 ex-works (≈ ZAR 100,800) . Here is an estimate for one unit landed in Durban by the cheapest shipping option:
| Cost element | ZAR | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-works price | ZAR 100,800 | ₹5,04,000 |
| Export packing, haulage to JNPT, customs clearance | ZAR 6,874 | ₹34,370 |
| Ocean freight (LCL (shared container), 4.5 CBM) | ZAR 5,576 | ₹27,878 |
| Marine insurance | ZAR 623 | ₹3,114 |
| CIF Durban | ZAR 113,872 | ₹5,69,362 |
| Import duty (SACU tariff (customs value is FOB)) | ZAR 16,151 | ₹80,756 |
| Import VAT / GST 15% | ZAR 19,504 | ₹97,518 |
| Destination clearance & local delivery | ZAR 5,576 | ₹27,878 |
| Estimated landed cost | ZAR 155,102 | ₹7,75,512 |
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 South Africa | 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz; LPG |
| Standards | SABS, NRCS for gas appliances, municipal health |
Custom sizes and options
- SS 304 interior and exterior
- 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
Who buys walk-in cold room in Durban
Related kitchen types we equip in Durban:
- Hotel Kitchen
- Resort Kitchen
- Centralised Kitchen
- Military Kitchen
- Air Force Mess
- Airport Kitchen
- Inflight Catering Kitchen
- Railway Base Kitchen
Shipping, customs and installation for Durban
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.
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: Walk-in Cold Room in Durban
What does a walk-in cold room cost delivered to Durban?
The ex-works price is ₹5,04,000 (about ZAR 100,800). Shipped from Nhava Sheva to Durban with insurance, import duty, taxes and local delivery, one unit lands at roughly ZAR 155,102. Ordering several items together in one container cuts the freight per unit sharply.
How long does shipping to Durban 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 walk-in cold room under HS 8418.69. 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 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.