The right HS code decides the duty your customs authority charges and which rules apply to the goods. The first six digits are international; India and most importing countries add further digits of their own. This guide lists the codes that usually apply to natural menthol and mint products from India, and the documents that go with a shipment.
Always confirm the final code with your customs broker. Classification depends on the exact product and on each country’s tariff.
HS codes
| Product | HS (6-digit) | India ITC-HS (8-digit) |
|---|---|---|
| Natural menthol: crystals, powder, melted | 2906 11 | 2906 11 10 (natural menthol; 2906 11 90 is other menthol) |
| Peppermint oil (Mentha piperita) | 3301 24 | 3301 24 00 |
| Spearmint oil | 3301 25 | 3301 25 10 |
| Cornmint oil (Mentha arvensis), DMO, peppermint oil ex arvensis | 3301 25 | 3301 25 90 (other mints) |
| Mint terpenes (terpenic by-products) | 3301 90 | 3301 90 49 |
| Menthone, isomenthone, pulegone, piperitone, L-carvone (ketones) | 2914 29 | 2914 29 90 |
| Menthyl acetate, cis-3-hexenyl acetate (esters) | 2915 39 | 2915 39 99 |
There is no separate Indian tariff line for Mentha arvensis oil. Lines 3301 25 20, 3301 25 30 and 3301 25 40 cover water mint, horsemint and bergamot mint. Each of our product pages lists the code we use for that product.
Indian GST
Since 22 September 2025, natural menthol and the main goods made from it carry 5% GST in India, while the same goods made from non-natural menthol carry 18%. Exports are zero-rated. Market update.
The export document set
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Commercial invoice | Value, Incoterm and HS codes for customs |
| Packing list | Drums, net and gross weights, lot numbers |
| Certificate of Analysis (COA) | Test results for each lot |
| Safety data sheet (SDS) | Hazard and handling information; required for hazardous substances in the EU |
| Certificate of origin | Non-preferential certificates are issued electronically through DGFT; preferential certificates apply under India’s trade agreements |
| Bill of lading or airway bill | Proof of shipment and title |
| Optional on request | C-14 certificate, Halal and Kosher certificates, REACH details, pharmacopoeia conformity statement |
Preferential origin
India’s trade agreements can cut import duty for your shipment if a preferential certificate of origin is issued. For example, the India–EFTA agreement has applied since 1 October 2025 and the India–UK agreement since 15 July 2026. The EU–India agreement was concluded in January 2026 but is not yet in force. Tell us your destination and we will check which certificate applies.
Dangerous goods
L-menthol is not regulated as dangerous goods for road, sea or air. Some mint oils are classed as environmentally hazardous (UN 3082, Class 9) for sea transport. The classification follows the SDS for each product and lot, and we declare it on the shipping documents where it applies.
For a full document set for your shipment, contact our export desk. Importing menthol from India.
