L-Menthol Crystals – Rice for Switzerland
Buyers in Switzerland source L-Menthol Crystals – Rice straight from our plant in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, where we distil, refine and test it ourselves. Natural L-menthol in small, rice-sized crystals that flow and weigh more evenly than bold needles, suited to automated dosing in gum, candy and tobacco lines.
- CAS
- 2216-51-5
- FEMA
- 2665
- HS code
- 2906 11 10
- Grades
- IP · BP · USP · Food grade
- Menthol content (GC)
- ≥ 99.0 %
- Melting range
- 41 – 44 °C
- Specific optical rotation
- −45° to −51°
- Packing
- 25 kg fibre drums with double LDPE liners
Supplying L-Menthol Crystals – Rice to Switzerland
Switzerland is landlocked. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Genova, Italy, about 296 km from the main buying centre, then onward by road or rail. Sea transit to the gateway port is typically 22–30 days.
In 2025, India exported 275 kg of menthol (HS 2906 11) to Switzerland, down 91% on 2022, according to UN Comtrade.
Buyers in Switzerland often search for this product as Mentholkristalle.
L-Menthol Crystals – Rice is used in chewing gum and pressed mints, tobacco and filter capsules, pharmaceutical granulation and dry blends and premixes. Imports into Switzerland usually involve Swissmedic / FSVO; we provide the specifications, COAs and certificates your file needs.
Documents for Switzerland
- 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–EFTA TEPA where it applies
- Pharmacopoeia conformity statement against the monograph you specify
| India → Switzerland, menthol | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net weight | 3.0 tonnes | 4.3 tonnes | 2.1 tonnes | 275 kg |
Source: UN Comtrade, India exports by partner, HS 290611. All Indian exporters combined.
L-Menthol Crystals – Rice in Switzerland
Can N S Mint supply L-Menthol Crystals – Rice to Switzerland?
Yes. Switzerland is landlocked. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Genova, Italy, about 296 km from the main buying centre, then onward by road or rail. Sea transit to the gateway port is typically 22–30 days. Send us the grade, quantity and destination and our export desk will quote.
Which documents come with a shipment of L-Menthol Crystals – Rice to Switzerland?
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–EFTA TEPA where it applies and Pharmacopoeia conformity statement against the monograph you specify.
How is L-Menthol Crystals – Rice priced for delivery to Zürich?
We quote FOB India or CIF Genova, 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 – Rice imports in Switzerland?
Most buyers deal with Swissmedic / FSVO. We supply the specifications, COAs and certificates your registration needs; please confirm current requirements with your regulatory team.
How do rice crystals differ from bold crystals?
The chemistry is the same L-menthol. Rice crystals are smaller and more uniform, so they flow through feeders and dissolve faster than bold needles.
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