Cargo for South Africa lands at Durban. Combine this unit with other equipment in one container to bring the freight per item down. The same service covers Pretoria, Durban, Coega SEZ and Dube TradePort. Typical users in South Africa: mining camp kitchens, hospital kitchens and resort kitchens.
How much does a walk-in cold room cost in South Africa?
The base model costs ₹5,04,000 ex-works (≈ ZAR 100,800) . Here is an estimate for one unit landed in South Africa by the cheapest shipping option:
| Cost element | ZAR | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-works price | ZAR 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.
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 South Africa | 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz; LPG |
| Standards | SABS, NRCS for gas appliances, municipal health |
Build it to your kitchen
- 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
- SS 304 interior and exterior
Kitchens in South Africa that use a walk-in cold room
Browse setups that include this equipment in South Africa:
- Hotel Kitchen
- Resort Kitchen
- Centralised Kitchen
- Military Kitchen
- Air Force Mess
- Airport Kitchen
- Inflight Catering Kitchen
- Railway Base 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: Walk-in Cold Room in South Africa
What does a walk-in cold room cost delivered to South Africa?
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 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 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.
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.
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.