Northern America · USMCA

Natural menthol & mint oils for the United States

We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Los Angeles, Long Beach or New York / New Jersey. Indicative port-to-port transit is 25–38 days, depending on routing and transhipment.

Main portsLos Angeles · Long BeachFrom Nhava Sheva / Mundra
Sea transit25–38 daysIndicative, port to port
Key regulatorU.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)FSVP and Prior Notice for food ingredients; USP monographs for drug use
Trade blocUSMCA
CurrencyUSD

India's mint trade with the United States

Indian exports to the United States reported to UN Comtrade (net weight).

Product (HS)2022202320242025
Menthol (290611)1,142 tonnes1,231 tonnes879 tonnes659 tonnes
Peppermint oil (330124)1,156 tonnes848 tonnes1,102 tonnes923 tonnes
Mint oils (330125)2,948 tonnes2,552 tonnes2,728 tonnes2,158 tonnes

Regulators buyers deal with

  • U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): FSVP and Prior Notice for food ingredients; USP monographs for drug use
  • FEMA GRAS / 21 CFR 182: Flavour use status of mint oils and menthol

Documents with every shipment

  • 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
  • Kosher certificate
FAQ

Supplying the United States

Does N S Mint supply natural menthol and mint oils to the United States?

Yes. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Los Angeles, Long Beach or New York / New Jersey. Indicative port-to-port transit is 25–38 days, depending on routing and transhipment. We supply every product in our range to buyers in the United States, from L-menthol crystals to mint oils and natural isolates.

What documents do you provide for the United States?

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 Kosher certificate.

Which regulators matter for importing mint products into the United States?

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (fsvp and prior notice for food ingredients; usp monographs for drug use); FEMA GRAS / 21 CFR 182 (flavour use status of mint oils and menthol). Requirements change, so please confirm with your regulatory adviser; we provide the technical file your registration needs.

How do I get a quote delivered to the United States?

Send product, grade, quantity and destination port through our quote form or WhatsApp. We quote FOB India or CIF Los Angeles, and other Incoterms on request.

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