Natural L-Menthol · Afghanistan

L-Menthol Distilled 99% for Afghanistan

N S Mint manufactures L-Menthol Distilled 99% at its own GMP plant in Sambhal, India, and supplies buyers in Afghanistan directly, with no trading intermediary. Natural L-menthol purified by fractional distillation to 99 % for formulators who need high purity without the crystal form.

CAS
2216-51-5
FEMA
2665
HS code
2906 11 10
Grades
Technical · Food grade · Pharma on request
Menthol content (GC)
≥ 99.0 %
Specific optical rotation
−45° to −51°
Melting range
41 – 44 °C
Packing
25 kg fibre drums or HDPE drums
Gateway portKarachi934 km inland
Sea transit4–12 daysIndicative, port to port
Trade agreementIndia–Afghanistan PTAPreferential origin may apply
CurrencyAFN

Supplying L-Menthol Distilled 99% 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 Distilled 99% is used in oral care and confectionery flavours, topical pharmaceuticals and fragrance compounding.

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
India → Afghanistan, menthol202220232025
Net weight300 kg2.5 tonnes1.0 tonnes

Source: UN Comtrade, India exports by partner, HS 290611. All Indian exporters combined.

FAQ

L-Menthol Distilled 99% in Afghanistan

Can N S Mint supply L-Menthol Distilled 99% 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 Distilled 99% 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 and Halal certificate.

How is L-Menthol Distilled 99% 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 Distilled 99% Halal certified?

Yes. Our plant holds Halal and Kosher certification, and the certificate can accompany every shipment to Afghanistan.

When should I choose distilled menthol over crystals?

When you melt or dissolve menthol in your process anyway, distilled 99 % gives the same purity at a lower cost than bold crystals.

Full specification: L-Menthol Distilled 99%. Market overview: Afghanistan.

Tell us the grade, quantity and port. Our export desk comes back with a quote.