L-Menthol Crystals for South Korea
N S Mint manufactures L-Menthol Crystals at its own GMP plant in Sambhal, India, and supplies buyers in South Korea 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 South Korea
We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Busan or Gwangyang Hang. Indicative port-to-port transit is 16–24 days, depending on routing and transhipment.
In 2025, India exported 279 tonnes of menthol (HS 2906 11) to South Korea, up 223% on 2022, according to UN Comtrade.
Buyers in South Korea often search for this product as 멘톨 결정.
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 South Korea usually involve Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS); we provide the specifications, COAs and certificates your file needs.
Documents for South Korea
- 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–Korea CEPA where it applies
- Pharmacopoeia conformity statement against the monograph you specify
| India → South Korea, menthol | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net weight | 86.4 tonnes | 99.5 tonnes | 124 tonnes | 279 tonnes |
Source: UN Comtrade, India exports by partner, HS 290611. All Indian exporters combined.
L-Menthol Crystals by province in South Korea
L-Menthol Crystals in South Korea
Can N S Mint supply L-Menthol Crystals to South Korea?
Yes. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Busan or Gwangyang Hang. Indicative port-to-port transit is 16–24 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 South Korea?
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–Korea CEPA where it applies and Pharmacopoeia conformity statement against the monograph you specify.
How is L-Menthol Crystals priced for delivery to Seoul?
We quote FOB India or CIF Busan, 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 South Korea?
Most buyers deal with Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS). 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.
Other products for South Korea
Full specification: L-Menthol Crystals. Market overview: South Korea.