Natural L-Menthol · DR Congo

L-Menthol Powder / Melted 96% for the DR Congo

Buyers in the DR Congo source L-Menthol Powder / Melted 96% straight from our plant in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, where we distil, refine and test it ourselves. Our highest-volume product: natural L-menthol powder and melted menthol at 96 % menthol, the original N S Mint product line dating back to 1996.

CAS
2216-51-5
FEMA
2665
HS code
2906 11 10
Grades
Technical · Food grade
Menthol content (GC)
≥ 96.0 %
Specific optical rotation
−42° to −50°
Packing
25 kg fibre drums; 180 kg GI drums
Main portsMatadiFrom Nhava Sheva / Mundra
Sea transit28–40 daysIndicative, port to port
Trade blocEast African Community · SADC
CurrencyCDF

Supplying L-Menthol Powder / Melted 96% 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 3 kg of menthol (HS 2906 11) to the DR Congo, down 96% on 2022, according to UN Comtrade.

Buyers in the DR Congo often search for this product as cristaux de menthol.

L-Menthol Powder / Melted 96% is used in pain balms and rubs, tobacco and pan masala flavouring, cooling blends and cosmetics and feedstock for menthol crystals.

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, menthol202220242025
Net weight70 kg10 kg3 kg

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

FAQ

L-Menthol Powder / Melted 96% in the DR Congo

Can N S Mint supply L-Menthol Powder / Melted 96% 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 L-Menthol Powder / Melted 96% 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 L-Menthol Powder / Melted 96% 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 is the difference between menthol powder 96 % and crystals 99 %?

Powder and flakes keep a small share of other mint constituents and are not recrystallised, so they cost less. Crystals are recrystallised to pharmacopoeia purity.

Full specification: L-Menthol Powder / Melted 96%. Market overview: the DR Congo.

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