L-Menthol Crystals for New Zealand
N S Mint manufactures L-Menthol Crystals at its own GMP plant in Sambhal, India, and supplies buyers in New Zealand directly, with no trading intermediary. Bold, needle-shaped natural L-menthol crystals frozen out of Mentha arvensis oil and made terpeneless. Our flagship product, known in the Indian trade as ATR since 1996.
- CAS
- 2216-51-5
- FEMA
- 2665
- HS code
- 2906 11 10
- Grades
- IP · BP · EP · JP · USP · Food grade
- Assay (GC)
- 98.0 – 102.0 % (USP)
- Melting range
- 41 – 44 °C
- Specific optical rotation
- −45° to −51°
- Packing
- 25 kg fibre drums with double LDPE liners; 10 kg on request
Supplying L-Menthol Crystals 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 8.4 tonnes of menthol (HS 2906 11) to New Zealand, up 3644% on 2022, according to UN Comtrade.
L-Menthol Crystals is used in topical analgesics, balms and patches, cough drops, lozenges and syrups, toothpaste and mouthwash and chewing gum and confectionery. 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
- Pharmacopoeia conformity statement against the monograph you specify
| India → New Zealand, menthol | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net weight | 224 kg | 1.3 tonnes | 2.0 tonnes | 8.4 tonnes |
Source: UN Comtrade, India exports by partner, HS 290611. All Indian exporters combined.
L-Menthol Crystals by region in New Zealand
L-Menthol Crystals in New Zealand
Can N S Mint supply L-Menthol Crystals 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 L-Menthol Crystals 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, Certificate of Origin and Pharmacopoeia conformity statement against the monograph you specify.
How is L-Menthol Crystals 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 L-Menthol Crystals 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.
Is your L-menthol natural or synthetic?
Natural. It is crystallised from Mentha arvensis oil distilled from Indian mint. Every batch of raw material is C-14 tested for natural origin, and no synthetic menthol is handled in the plant.
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