Mint Essential Oils · New Zealand

De-mentholised Oil (DMO) for New Zealand

N S Mint manufactures De-mentholised Oil (DMO) at its own GMP plant in Sambhal, India, and supplies buyers in New Zealand directly, with no trading intermediary. 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 portsAuckland · TaurangaFrom Nhava Sheva / Mundra
Sea transit24–32 daysIndicative, port to port
Key regulatorMinistry for Primary Industries (MPI)Food import clearance
CurrencyNZD

Supplying De-mentholised Oil (DMO) to New Zealand

We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Auckland, Tauranga or Port Lyttelton. Indicative port-to-port transit is 24–32 days, depending on routing and transhipment.

In 2025, India exported 30 kg of mint oils (HS 3301 25) to New Zealand, down 91% on 2022, according to UN Comtrade.

De-mentholised Oil (DMO) is used in toothpaste and mouthwash flavours, chewing gum, peppermint-type flavour reconstitution and household fragrance. Imports into New Zealand usually involve Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI); we provide the specifications, COAs and certificates your file needs.

Documents for New Zealand

  • 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 → New Zealand, mint oils202220232025
Net weight319 kg313 kg30 kg

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

FAQ

De-mentholised Oil (DMO) in New Zealand

Can N S Mint supply De-mentholised Oil (DMO) to New Zealand?

Yes. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Auckland, Tauranga or Port Lyttelton. Indicative port-to-port transit is 24–32 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 New Zealand?

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 Auckland?

We quote FOB India or CIF Auckland, 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 De-mentholised Oil (DMO) imports in New Zealand?

Most buyers deal with Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and Medsafe. We supply the specifications, COAs and certificates your registration needs; please confirm current requirements with your regulatory team.

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: New Zealand.

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