Mint Essential Oils · Maldives

Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis) for the Maldives

N S Mint manufactures Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis) at its own GMP plant in Sambhal, India, and supplies buyers in the Maldives 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 portsMaleFrom Nhava Sheva / Mundra
Sea transit4–8 daysIndicative, port to port
Trade agreementSouth Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA)Preferential origin may apply
CurrencyMVR

Supplying Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis) to the Maldives

We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Male. Indicative port-to-port transit is 4–8 days, depending on routing and transhipment.

In 2023, India exported 189 kg of mint oils (HS 3301 25) to the Maldives, up 250% on 2022, according to UN Comtrade.

Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis) is used in menthol crystallisation, oral care and confectionery flavours, balms and inhalants and fragrance.

Documents for the Maldives

  • 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 South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) where it applies
  • Halal certificate
India → the Maldives, mint oils20222023
Net weight54 kg189 kg

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

Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis) by region in the Maldives

FAQ

Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis) in the Maldives

Can N S Mint supply Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis) to the Maldives?

Yes. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Male. Indicative port-to-port transit is 4–8 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 the Maldives?

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 South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) where it applies and Halal certificate.

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

We quote FOB India or CIF Male, 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.

Is your Cornmint Oil (Mentha arvensis) Halal certified?

Yes. Our plant holds Halal and Kosher certification, and the certificate can accompany every shipment to the Maldives.

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: the Maldives.

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