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Stainless Steel Food Containers
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Food-grade stainless steel food containers from Chennai, India, with airtight lids, odor resistance, and a reusable, long-life build. Available in multiple sizes for retail, catering, and private label export.
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These stainless steel food containers are reusable food storage and carry containers built for hygiene, odor resistance, and years of daily use. Stainless steel is non-porous, so it does not absorb smells, stains, or oils the way plastic can, and it can be washed repeatedly without wearing down. Chennai has a long-established base of stainless steel utensil and container manufacturers, supplying domestic markets and export buyers with tiffins, lunch boxes, airtight containers, and kitchen storage. For importers, kitchenware distributors, catering suppliers, and private label brands, this means access to a mature manufacturing base for stainless steel food containers in volume.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | Stainless Steel Food Containers |
| Material | Food-grade stainless steel, grade 304 recommended, specify grade per order |
| Lid Type | Airtight lid with food-grade silicone gasket, or clip or snap lid, specify per order |
| Shapes | Round, square, rectangular, and oval, specify per order |
| Capacity | Small to large sizes, specify capacity range per order |
| Finish | Mirror polish or matte finish |
| Wall Thickness | Specify gauge per order, affects weight, dent resistance, and price |
| Use | Lunch carry, home storage, catering, dry food and leftovers |
| Care | Dishwasher safe, not for microwave use |
| Customization | Size, finish, lid color, laser engraving, and private label packaging for bulk orders |
| Packaging | Individual retail box or poly pack, master carton for export, specify per order |
| HS Code | 7323.93 (table, kitchen or household articles of stainless steel), confirm with CHA |
Not every stainless steel container uses the same alloy. Grade 304 (often called 18/8) is the standard choice for food contact because of its corrosion resistance and low reactivity with food. Lower-cost grades such as 201 or 202 use less nickel and can corrode or stain with salty, acidic, or spicy food. Buyers should state the grade in the purchase order and ask for a mill test certificate or an independent test report, since the grade cannot be judged by looking at the container.
Many buyers use a magnet to judge stainless steel, but formed 304 can be slightly magnetic and some lower grades can be non-magnetic or mixed. A material test report or alloy analysis is the dependable check. Ask your supplier to send test results for a sample from the actual production batch.
The steel body can last for years, while the lid seal is usually the first part to fail. A food-grade silicone gasket that fits the groove properly keeps odors in and liquids from leaking, and a removable gasket is easier to clean. Ask for the gasket material, whether it can be removed for washing, and whether replacements can be supplied with the order.
For buyers selling airtight or leak-resistant containers, test samples with water and shake them before approving production. Poorly fitting lids are the main source of returns on stainless steel lunch boxes and food containers.
Different markets use different food-contact rules. Importers in the European Union look for compliance with Regulation (EC) 1935/2004, German buyers often ask for LFGB testing, and US buyers commonly request FDA food-contact compliance statements. Migration testing for metals such as nickel and chromium is usually part of this. Confirm which test reports your market requires and ask the manufacturer what has already been tested, so you can plan lead time and cost.
Chennai has long-established stainless steel kitchenware makers, concentrated around the George Town and Kondithope trading area, who produce lunch boxes, tiffin carriers, airtight containers, and storage ware for domestic and export buyers. The city's port and export documentation services make it practical to ship mixed container loads of kitchenware. Buyers should visit the workshop or arrange a video audit, review polish and weld quality on samples, and confirm the steel supply source before placing a bulk order.
Individual retail box, poly pack, or shrink wrap, packed in export master cartons. Inner dividers or paper wrap to prevent scratches on polished surfaces. Private label printing and custom packaging available for bulk buyers.
MOQ: Confirm current minimum order quantity directly, as it depends on size, finish, lid type, and whether the order uses existing designs or custom development.
HS Code: 7323.93 for stainless steel household articles, confirm exact classification with your customs broker.
Mode of Shipment: Sea freight for bulk orders, air freight for samples and urgent small orders. Nested packing can reduce volume, so ask for a loading plan.
Lead Time: Confirm production lead time based on order volume, finish, and customization such as engraving.
Material test report on request, food-contact test reports where available, Certificate of Origin, packing list, and commercial invoice.
Grade 304 is the usual choice for food contact because it resists corrosion and does not react readily with food. State the grade in your order and ask for a test report, since lower grades can look similar but stain or corrode with acidic or salty food.
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