L-Menthol Crystals – Rice for Zimbabwe
Buyers in Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is landlocked. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Beira, Mozambique, about 506 km from the main buying centre, then onward by road or rail. Sea transit to the gateway port is typically 12–22 days.
In 2025, India exported 5.7 tonnes of menthol (HS 2906 11) to Zimbabwe, up 465% on 2022, according to UN Comtrade.
L-Menthol Crystals – Rice is used in chewing gum and pressed mints, tobacco and filter capsules, pharmaceutical granulation and dry blends and premixes.
Documents for Zimbabwe
- 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
- Pharmacopoeia conformity statement against the monograph you specify
| India → Zimbabwe, menthol | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net weight | 1.0 tonnes | 4.9 tonnes | 2.5 tonnes | 5.7 tonnes |
Source: UN Comtrade, India exports by partner, HS 290611. All Indian exporters combined.
L-Menthol Crystals – Rice in Zimbabwe
Can N S Mint supply L-Menthol Crystals – Rice to Zimbabwe?
Yes. Zimbabwe is landlocked. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Beira, Mozambique, about 506 km from the main buying centre, then onward by road or rail. Sea transit to the gateway port is typically 12–22 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 Zimbabwe?
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 Pharmacopoeia conformity statement against the monograph you specify.
How is L-Menthol Crystals – Rice priced for delivery to Harare?
We quote FOB India or CIF Beira, 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.
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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