We ship to buyers across South Africa, including Cape Town, Johannesburg, Coega SEZ, Dube TradePort and Pretoria. We ship LCL from 1 CBM or full containers and coordinate with your clearing agent at Durban. In South Africa it is a common choice for hospital kitchens.
Ward Pantry Unit rate in South Africa, 2026
The base model costs ₹1,33,000 ex-works (≈ ZAR 26,600) . Here is an estimate for one unit landed in South Africa by the cheapest shipping option:
| Cost element | ZAR | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-works price | ZAR 26,600 | ₹1,33,000 |
| Export packing, haulage to JNPT, customs clearance | ZAR 3,598 | ₹17,990 |
| Ocean freight (LCL (shared container), 1.4 CBM) | ZAR 1,735 | ₹8,673 |
| Marine insurance | ZAR 176 | ₹878 |
| CIF Durban | ZAR 32,108 | ₹1,60,541 |
| Import duty (SACU tariff (customs value is FOB)) | ZAR 6,040 | ₹30,198 |
| Import VAT / GST 15% | ZAR 5,722 | ₹28,611 |
| Destination clearance & local delivery | ZAR 1,735 | ₹8,673 |
| Estimated landed cost | ZAR 45,605 | ₹2,28,023 |
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 | 6 ft pantry with sink, boiler, storage |
|---|---|
| Material | SS 304 food grade; SS 316 option |
| HSN / HS code | 9403.20 |
| Packed volume / weight | 1.4 CBM · 120 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
- Knock-down construction for export containers
- Satin or mirror finish
- SS 304 throughout or SS 304 top with SS 202 frame
- Undershelf, drawers, splash back, castors or bullet feet
- Any length in 150 mm steps and custom depths
Who buys ward pantry unit in South Africa
Our ward pantry unit goes into these kinds of kitchens:
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.
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: Ward Pantry Unit in South Africa
What does a ward pantry unit cost delivered to South Africa?
The ex-works price is ₹1,33,000 (about ZAR 26,600). Shipped from Nhava Sheva to Durban with insurance, import duty, taxes and local delivery, one unit lands at roughly ZAR 45,605. 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 ward pantry unit under HS 9403.20. 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.
Do you have a dealer in South Africa?
We are appointing authorised dealers and distributors in South Africa. Until then we supply directly from the factory. If you sell kitchen equipment, see our distributor programme.
Which standards does the equipment meet?
We design for SABS, NRCS for gas appliances, municipal health. Ask us which certificates are available for this model before ordering.
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.