Eastern Asia

Natural menthol & mint oils for Japan

We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Tokyo Ko, Yokohama Ko or Osaka. Indicative port-to-port transit is 18–26 days, depending on routing and transhipment.

Main portsTokyo Ko · Yokohama KoFrom Nhava Sheva / Mundra
Sea transit18–26 daysIndicative, port to port
Key regulatorMinistry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW)Food Sanitation Act import notification; Japanese Pharmacopoeia (JP)
Trade agreementIndia–Japan CEPAPreferential origin may apply
CurrencyJPY

India's mint trade with Japan

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

Product (HS)2022202320242025
Menthol (290611)430 tonnes589 tonnes486 tonnes547 tonnes
Peppermint oil (330124)2.6 tonnes3.1 tonnes3.2 tonnes2.6 tonnes
Mint oils (330125)425 tonnes478 tonnes400 tonnes419 tonnes

Regulators buyers deal with

  • Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW): Food Sanitation Act import notification; Japanese Pharmacopoeia (JP)

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, including the preferential form for the India–Japan CEPA where it applies
FAQ

Supplying Japan

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

Yes. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Tokyo Ko, Yokohama Ko or Osaka. Indicative port-to-port transit is 18–26 days, depending on routing and transhipment. We supply every product in our range to buyers in Japan, from L-menthol crystals to mint oils and natural isolates.

What documents do you provide for Japan?

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, including the preferential form for the India–Japan CEPA where it applies.

Which regulators matter for importing mint products into Japan?

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) (food sanitation act import notification; japanese pharmacopoeia (jp)). 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 Japan?

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

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