Mint Essential Oils · DR Congo

De-mentholised Oil (DMO) for the DR Congo

We make De-mentholised Oil (DMO) from Indian mint in our Sambhal plant and export it to the DR Congo with full batch documentation. Mentha arvensis oil from which part of the menthol has been frozen out. A cost-effective mint flavour base, supplied terpeneless or with terpenes.

CAS
68917-18-0
FEMA
4219
HS code
3301 25 90
Grades
DMO with terpenes · DMO terpeneless · Crude/Rectified
Total menthol (GC)
30 – 45 % (typical)
Menthone (GC)
20 – 35 % (typical)
Specific gravity at 25 °C
0.888 – 0.908
Packing
180 kg GI drums; 25 kg aluminium cans
Main portsMatadiFrom Nhava Sheva / Mundra
Sea transit28–40 daysIndicative, port to port
Trade blocEast African Community · SADC
CurrencyCDF

Supplying De-mentholised Oil (DMO) to the DR Congo

We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Matadi. Indicative port-to-port transit is 28–40 days, depending on routing and transhipment.

In 2025, India exported 100 kg of mint oils (HS 3301 25) to the DR Congo, down 43% on 2023, according to UN Comtrade.

Buyers in the DR Congo often search for this product as huile de menthe.

De-mentholised Oil (DMO) is used in toothpaste and mouthwash flavours, chewing gum, peppermint-type flavour reconstitution and household fragrance.

Documents for the DR Congo

  • 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 → the DR Congo, mint oils202320242025
Net weight175 kg500 kg100 kg

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

FAQ

De-mentholised Oil (DMO) in the DR Congo

Can N S Mint supply De-mentholised Oil (DMO) to the DR Congo?

Yes. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Matadi. Indicative port-to-port transit is 28–40 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 De-mentholised Oil (DMO) to the DR Congo?

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 De-mentholised Oil (DMO) priced for delivery to Kinshasa?

We quote FOB India or CIF Matadi, 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.

What does terpeneless DMO mean?

The light terpene fraction has been removed by distillation, which improves solubility and stability and gives a cleaner mint note.

Full specification: De-mentholised Oil (DMO). Market overview: the DR Congo.

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