L-Menthol Crystals for the United States
Buyers in the United States source L-Menthol Crystals straight from our plant in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, where we distil, refine and test it ourselves. 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 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.
In 2025, India exported 659 tonnes of menthol (HS 2906 11) to the United States, down 42% 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 the United States usually involve U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA); we provide the specifications, COAs and certificates your file needs.
Documents 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
- Kosher certificate
- Pharmacopoeia conformity statement against the monograph you specify
| India → the United States, menthol | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net weight | 1,142 tonnes | 1,231 tonnes | 879 tonnes | 659 tonnes |
Source: UN Comtrade, India exports by partner, HS 290611. All Indian exporters combined.
L-Menthol Crystals by state in the United States
L-Menthol Crystals in the United States
Can N S Mint supply L-Menthol Crystals 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. Send us the grade, quantity and destination and our export desk will quote.
Which documents come with a shipment of L-Menthol Crystals to 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, Kosher certificate and Pharmacopoeia conformity statement against the monograph you specify.
How is L-Menthol Crystals priced for delivery to New York City?
We quote FOB India or CIF Los Angeles, 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 the United States?
Most buyers deal with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and FEMA GRAS / 21 CFR 182. 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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