L-Menthol Powder / Melted 96% for the United States
Buyers in the United States source L-Menthol Powder / Melted 96% straight from our plant in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, where we distil, refine and test it ourselves. Our highest-volume product: natural L-menthol powder and melted menthol at 96 % menthol, the original N S Mint product line dating back to 1996.
- CAS
- 2216-51-5
- FEMA
- 2665
- HS code
- 2906 11 10
- Grades
- Technical · Food grade
- Menthol content (GC)
- ≥ 96.0 %
- Specific optical rotation
- −42° to −50°
- Packing
- 25 kg fibre drums; 180 kg GI drums
Supplying L-Menthol Powder / Melted 96% 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 Powder / Melted 96% is used in pain balms and rubs, tobacco and pan masala flavouring, cooling blends and cosmetics and feedstock for menthol crystals. 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
| 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 Powder / Melted 96% by state in the United States
L-Menthol Powder / Melted 96% in the United States
Can N S Mint supply L-Menthol Powder / Melted 96% 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 Powder / Melted 96% 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 and Kosher certificate.
How is L-Menthol Powder / Melted 96% 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 Powder / Melted 96% 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.
What is the difference between menthol powder 96 % and crystals 99 %?
Powder and flakes keep a small share of other mint constituents and are not recrystallised, so they cost less. Crystals are recrystallised to pharmacopoeia purity.
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