Natural L-Menthol · China

L-Menthol Distilled 99% for China

N S Mint manufactures L-Menthol Distilled 99% at its own GMP plant in Sambhal, India, and supplies buyers in China 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
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 L-Menthol Distilled 99% 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 3,506 tonnes of menthol (HS 2906 11) to China, down 61% on 2022, according to UN Comtrade.

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

L-Menthol Distilled 99% is used in oral care and confectionery flavours, topical pharmaceuticals and fragrance compounding. 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, menthol2022202320242025
Net weight8,969 tonnes6,455 tonnes3,491 tonnes3,506 tonnes

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

FAQ

L-Menthol Distilled 99% in China

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

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: China.

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