Mint Essential Oils · United States

Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) for the United States

Buyers in the United States source Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) straight from our plant in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, where we distil, refine and test it ourselves. True peppermint oil from Mentha piperita, with the rounded, sweet-minty profile flavourists expect in premium gum, oral care and liqueurs.

CAS
8006-90-4
FEMA
2848
HS code
3301 24 00
Grades
Crude/Rectified · FCC on request
Total menthol (GC)
≥ 44 %
Specific gravity at 25 °C
0.896 – 0.908
Refractive index at 20 °C
1.4590 – 1.4650
Packing
180 kg GI drums; 25 kg aluminium cans
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

Supplying Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) 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 923 tonnes of peppermint oil (HS 3301 24) to the United States, down 20% on 2022, according to UN Comtrade.

Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) is used in chewing gum and confectionery, toothpaste and mouthwash, liqueurs and beverages and aromatherapy and digestive remedies. 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, peppermint oil2022202320242025
Net weight1,156 tonnes848 tonnes1,102 tonnes923 tonnes

Source: UN Comtrade, India exports by partner, HS 330124. All Indian exporters combined.

FAQ

Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) in the United States

Can N S Mint supply Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) 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 Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) 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 Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) 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 Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) 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 this pure Mentha piperita oil?

Yes. It is distilled from Mentha piperita. A peppermint-type oil made from Mentha arvensis is listed separately as Peppermint Oil ex Arvensis.

Full specification: Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita). Market overview: the United States.

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