Eastern Asia

Natural menthol & mint oils for China

We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Shanghai, Ningbo or Qingdao. Indicative port-to-port transit is 14–22 days, depending on routing and transhipment.

Main portsShanghai · NingboFrom Nhava Sheva / Mundra
Sea transit14–22 daysIndicative, port to port
Key regulatorGeneral Administration of Customs (GACC)Registration of overseas food manufacturers (Decree 248)
CurrencyCNY

India's mint trade with China

Indian exports to China reported to UN Comtrade (net weight).

Product (HS)2022202320242025
Menthol (290611)8,969 tonnes6,455 tonnes3,491 tonnes3,506 tonnes
Peppermint oil (330124)67.7 tonnes66.7 tonnes285 tonnes262 tonnes
Mint oils (330125)2,870 tonnes3,518 tonnes4,044 tonnes3,905 tonnes

Regulators buyers deal with

  • General Administration of Customs (GACC): Registration of overseas food manufacturers (Decree 248)
  • National Medical Products Administration (NMPA): Pharmaceutical excipients and APIs
  • GB 2760: Food additive and flavouring use standard

Documents with every shipment

  • 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
FAQ

Supplying China

Does N S Mint supply natural menthol and mint oils to China?

Yes. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Shanghai, Ningbo or Qingdao. Indicative port-to-port transit is 14–22 days, depending on routing and transhipment. We supply every product in our range to buyers in China, from L-menthol crystals to mint oils and natural isolates.

What documents do you provide for China?

Certificate of Analysis (COA) for every batch, Safety Data Sheet (SDS / MSDS) and technical data sheet, Commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading and Certificate of Origin.

Which regulators matter for importing mint products into China?

General Administration of Customs (GACC) (registration of overseas food manufacturers (decree 248)); National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) (pharmaceutical excipients and apis); GB 2760 (food additive and flavouring use standard). Requirements change, so please confirm with your regulatory adviser; we provide the technical file your registration needs.

How do I get a quote delivered to China?

Send product, grade, quantity and destination port through our quote form or WhatsApp. We quote FOB India or CIF Shanghai, and other Incoterms on request.

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