We ship to buyers across Australia, including Perth, Brisbane and Melbourne. We ship LCL from 1 CBM or full containers and coordinate with your clearing agent at Sydney / Melbourne. In Sydney it is a common choice for military kitchens, centralised kitchens and resort kitchens.
Walk-in Cold Room rate in Sydney, 2026
The base model costs ₹5,04,000 ex-works (≈ AUD 8,690) . Here is an estimate for one unit landed in Sydney 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.
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 Australia | 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz; Natural gas, LPG |
| Standards | AGA gas certification, RCM electrical, FSANZ |
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 Sydney
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 Sydney
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.
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 Sydney
What does a walk-in cold room cost delivered to Sydney?
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 Sydney 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 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 Sydney?
We are appointing authorised dealers and distributors in Australia. Until then we supply directly from the factory. If you sell kitchen equipment, see our distributor programme.