L-Menthol Crystals for Afghanistan
N S Mint manufactures L-Menthol Crystals at its own GMP plant in Sambhal, India, and supplies buyers in Afghanistan directly, with no trading intermediary. Bold, needle-shaped natural L-menthol crystals frozen out of Mentha arvensis oil and made terpeneless. Our flagship product, known in the Indian trade as ATR since 1996.
- CAS
- 2216-51-5
- FEMA
- 2665
- HS code
- 2906 11 10
- Grades
- IP · BP · EP · JP · USP · Food grade
- Assay (GC)
- 98.0 – 102.0 % (USP)
- Melting range
- 41 – 44 °C
- Specific optical rotation
- −45° to −51°
- Packing
- 25 kg fibre drums with double LDPE liners; 10 kg on request
Supplying L-Menthol Crystals to Afghanistan
Afghanistan is landlocked. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Karachi, Pakistan, about 934 km from the main buying centre, then onward by road or rail. Sea transit to the gateway port is typically 4–12 days.
In 2025, India exported 1.0 tonnes of menthol (HS 2906 11) to Afghanistan, up 233% on 2022, according to UN Comtrade.
L-Menthol Crystals is used in topical analgesics, balms and patches, cough drops, lozenges and syrups, toothpaste and mouthwash and chewing gum and confectionery.
Documents for Afghanistan
- Certificate of Analysis (COA) for every batch
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS / MSDS) and technical data sheet
- Commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading
- Certificate of Origin, including the preferential form for the India–Afghanistan PTA where it applies
- Halal certificate
- Pharmacopoeia conformity statement against the monograph you specify
| India → Afghanistan, menthol | 2022 | 2023 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net weight | 300 kg | 2.5 tonnes | 1.0 tonnes |
Source: UN Comtrade, India exports by partner, HS 290611. All Indian exporters combined.
L-Menthol Crystals in Afghanistan
Can N S Mint supply L-Menthol Crystals to Afghanistan?
Yes. Afghanistan is landlocked. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Karachi, Pakistan, about 934 km from the main buying centre, then onward by road or rail. Sea transit to the gateway port is typically 4–12 days. Send us the grade, quantity and destination and our export desk will quote.
Which documents come with a shipment of L-Menthol Crystals to Afghanistan?
Certificate of Analysis (COA) for every batch, Safety Data Sheet (SDS / MSDS) and technical data sheet, Commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading, Certificate of Origin, including the preferential form for the India–Afghanistan PTA where it applies, Halal certificate and Pharmacopoeia conformity statement against the monograph you specify.
How is L-Menthol Crystals priced for delivery to Kabul?
We quote FOB India or CIF Karachi, and other Incoterms on request. Contracts are hedged when they are signed, so the agreed price and quantity hold even if the mint market moves.
Is your L-Menthol Crystals Halal certified?
Yes. Our plant holds Halal and Kosher certification, and the certificate can accompany every shipment to Afghanistan.
Is your L-menthol natural or synthetic?
Natural. It is crystallised from Mentha arvensis oil distilled from Indian mint. Every batch of raw material is C-14 tested for natural origin, and no synthetic menthol is handled in the plant.
Other products for Afghanistan
Full specification: L-Menthol Crystals. Market overview: Afghanistan.