Mint Essential Oils · Japan

Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis) for Japan

N S Mint manufactures Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis) at its own GMP plant in Sambhal, India, and supplies buyers in Japan directly, with no trading intermediary. 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 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

Supplying Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis) to 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.

In 2025, India exported 419 tonnes of mint oils (HS 3301 25) to Japan, broadly level with 2022, according to UN Comtrade.

Buyers in Japan often search for this product as ハッカ油.

Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis) is used in menthol crystallisation, oral care and confectionery flavours, balms and inhalants and fragrance. Imports into Japan usually involve Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW); we provide the specifications, COAs and certificates your file needs.

Documents 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
  • Certificate of Origin, including the preferential form for the India–Japan CEPA where it applies
India → Japan, mint oils2022202320242025
Net weight425 tonnes478 tonnes400 tonnes419 tonnes

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

Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis) by prefecture in Japan

FAQ

Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis) in Japan

Can N S Mint supply Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis) 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. 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 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.

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

We quote FOB India or CIF Tokyo Ko, 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 Japan?

Most buyers deal with Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW). 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: Japan.

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