Mint Essential Oils · China

Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis) for China

Buyers in China source Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis) straight from our plant in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, where we distil, refine and test it ourselves. Steam-distilled oil of Mentha arvensis, the raw material for natural menthol. Supplied crude, redistilled or rectified, with menthol content standardised to your needs.

CAS
68917-18-0
FEMA
4219
HS code
3301 25 90
Grades
Redistilled · Crude/Rectified
Total menthol (GC)
70 – 80 % (crude, typical)
Specific gravity at 25 °C
0.895 – 0.910
Refractive index at 20 °C
1.4570 – 1.4650
Packing
180 kg GI drums; 25 kg aluminium cans
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

Supplying Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis) to 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.

In 2025, India exported 3,905 tonnes of mint oils (HS 3301 25) to China, up 36% on 2022, according to UN Comtrade.

Buyers in China often search for this product as 薄荷油.

Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis) is used in menthol crystallisation, oral care and confectionery flavours, balms and inhalants and fragrance. Imports into China usually involve General Administration of Customs (GACC); we provide the specifications, COAs and certificates your file needs.

Documents 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
  • Certificate of Origin
India → China, mint oils2022202320242025
Net weight2,870 tonnes3,518 tonnes4,044 tonnes3,905 tonnes

Source: UN Comtrade, India exports by partner, HS 330125. All Indian exporters combined.

FAQ

Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis) in China

Can N S Mint supply Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis) 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. Send us the grade, quantity and destination and our export desk will quote.

Which documents come with a shipment of Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis) to 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.

How is Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis) priced for delivery to Shanghai?

We quote FOB India or CIF Shanghai, 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.

Which authority regulates Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis) imports in China?

Most buyers deal with General Administration of Customs (GACC), National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) and GB 2760. We supply the specifications, COAs and certificates your registration needs; please confirm current requirements with your regulatory team.

Is cornmint oil the same as peppermint oil?

No. Cornmint (Mentha arvensis) is richer in menthol and grown mainly in India. Peppermint (Mentha piperita) has a softer, sweeter profile. We supply both, plus a peppermint-type oil made from arvensis.

Full specification: Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis). Market overview: China.

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