Cargo for Maldives lands at Malé. Combine this unit with other equipment in one container to bring the freight per item down. The same service covers Malé. Typical users in Maldives: oil & gas camp kitchens and meat & poultry processings.
How much does a walk-in freezer cost in Maldives?
The base model costs ₹6,30,000 ex-works (≈ MVR 109,756) . Here is an estimate for one unit landed in Maldives by the cheapest shipping option:
| Cost element | MVR | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-works price | MVR 109,756 | ₹6,30,000 |
| Export packing, haulage to JNPT, customs clearance | MVR 6,646 | ₹38,150 |
| Ocean freight (LCL (shared container), 4.5 CBM) | MVR 4,163 | ₹23,895 |
| Marine insurance | MVR 663 | ₹3,806 |
| CIF Malé | MVR 121,228 | ₹6,95,851 |
| Import duty (Maldives tariff) | MVR 18,184 | ₹1,04,378 |
| Import VAT / GST 8% | MVR 11,153 | ₹64,018 |
| Destination clearance & local delivery | MVR 4,163 | ₹23,895 |
| Estimated landed cost | MVR 154,729 | ₹8,88,142 |
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, 100 mm PUF, −18 °C, heated door frame |
|---|---|
| Material | SS 304 food grade; SS 316 option |
| HSN / HS code | 8418.69 |
| Packed volume / weight | 4.5 CBM · 750 kg (base model) |
| Power & fuel in Maldives | 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz; LPG |
| Standards | MFDA |
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 Maldives that use a walk-in freezer
Our walk-in freezer goes into these kinds of kitchens:
Shipping, customs and installation for Maldives
We pack in fumigated wooden crates, stuff the container at our factory or at Nhava Sheva, and ship to Malé (about 6–9 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 Freezer in Maldives
What does a walk-in freezer cost delivered to Maldives?
The ex-works price is ₹6,30,000 (about MVR 109,756). Shipped from Nhava Sheva to Malé with insurance, import duty, taxes and local delivery, one unit lands at roughly MVR 154,729. Ordering several items together in one container cuts the freight per unit sharply.
How long does shipping to Maldives take?
Manufacturing takes 10–20 working days. Sea transit from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) to Malé is about 6–9 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 Maldives?
We ship the walk-in freezer under HS 8418.69. Our estimate for Maldives uses: Maldives tariff; resort GST differs. Import VAT/GST of 8% 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 Maldives?
Supply in Maldives 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 freezer 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.