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50 styles Ships flat, seam glued

Custom Folding Carton Boxes

Custom folding cartons printed to your size from 50 units, produced in 2 to 3 business days.

Folding cartons are the paperboard boxes that carry cosmetics, supplements, candles, tea and pharmaceutical products on retail shelves. Urgent Custom Boxes prints, die-cuts and glues them to your inside dimensions.

Definition

A custom folding carton is a printed paperboard box die-cut from one sheet. Score lines crease the panels, and one glued side seam joins them. Folding cartons ship flat and fold into shape at packing. Paperboard cartons print with photo-sharp detail and stack square on a shelf.

Order terms

Urgent Custom Boxes produces custom folding cartons from a 50 unit minimum. Production takes 2 to 3 business days after proof approval. Shipping takes 4 to 5 business days. Standard styles start at $0.25 per box at 1,000 units on 14pt to 24pt SBS or kraft paperboard.

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  • 2 to 3 day production
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Minimum order
50 boxes per design
Production
2 to 3 business days
Shipping
4 to 5 business days
Board
14pt to 24pt SBS, kraft
Styles
50
Price from
$0.25 PER BOX AT 1,000

01Collection

Folding Carton Box Styles

Urgent Custom Boxes cuts 50 folding carton styles to your product's inside dimensions. Eight style families sort the styles below. Styles marked Coming soon are made to order on request.

3QCarton Finder

Carton Finder

Answer 3 questions. Get your closure family and board.

Product weight, filling method and sales channel decide the right folding carton.

1 Product weight
2 Filling method
3 Sales channel
Recommended

Tuck End

Board
14pt to 18pt
Closure
Tuck flaps with friction or slit locks
Fits
Cosmetics, supplements, soap, small electronics

Showing 8 of 50 styles

    • From $0.27Machine-ready
      Straight Tuck End Box custom printed folding carton

      Tuck End

      Straight Tuck End Box

      Both tucks close on one panel, leaving the front uninterrupted.

      For Cosmetic · CBD · Candy

      Qty 50$0.70
      Qty 1,000$0.27
      Quote
    • From $0.27Machine-ready
      Reverse Tuck End Box custom printed folding carton

      Tuck End

      Reverse Tuck End Box

      Tucks close on opposite panels and nest tight on the press sheet.

      For Cosmetic · Food · CBD

      Qty 50$0.70
      Qty 1,000$0.27
      Quote
    • From $0.27Machine-ready
      Tuck Top Tab Lock Box custom printed folding carton

      Tuck End

      Tuck Top Tab Lock Box

      A lock tab engages a slit and keeps the lid shut.

      For Cosmetic · CBD · Candy

      Qty 50$0.70
      Qty 1,000$0.27
      Quote
    • Coming soonMachine-ready
      Roll End Tuck Top Box custom printed folding carton

      Tuck End

      Roll End Tuck Top Box

      A roll end front locks with dust flaps for a flat top.

      For Cosmetic · CBD · Candy

      Board14pt to 18pt
      PriceOn quote
      Quote
    • From $0.25
      Tuck End Auto Bottom Box custom printed folding carton

      Lock Bottom

      Tuck End Auto Bottom Box

      A pre-glued crash lock base sets in one push.

      For Candle · Food

      Qty 50$1.05
      Qty 1,000$0.25
      Quote
    • Auto Bottom with Display Lid custom printed folding carton

      Lock Bottom

      Auto Bottom with Display Lid

      A perforated lid tears away into a shelf display.

      For Candle · Food · Cosmetic

      Board20pt to 24pt
      PriceOn quote
      Quote
    • Tuck End Snap Lock Bottom Box custom printed folding carton

      Lock Bottom

      Tuck End Snap Lock Bottom Box

      Four bottom flaps interlock in a 1-2-3 snap lock base.

      For Candle · Food · Cosmetic

      Board20pt to 24pt
      PriceOn quote
      Quote
    • Coming soon
      Full Flap Auto Bottom Box custom printed folding carton

      Lock Bottom

      Full Flap Auto Bottom Box

      Full-length top flaps cover the opening over a crash lock base.

      For Candle · Food · Cosmetic

      Board20pt to 24pt
      PriceOn quote
      Quote

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    Closure
    Filling
    Fits
    Board
    Minimum
    50 units, 2 to 3 day production
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    02Pricing

    How Much Do Custom Folding Carton Boxes Cost?

    Custom folding carton boxes cost $0.25 to $2.10 per box at Urgent Custom Boxes. A tuck end carton costs $0.70 at 50 units and $0.27 at 1,000 units. Three factors set the price: blanks per press sheet, one-time setup, and order quantity. Larger orders lower the price per box because setup spreads across more units.

    Price Per Box by Quantity

    Tuck end cartons cost $0.70 per box at 50 units and $0.27 per box at 1,000 units.

    50 boxes$0.70per box
    100 boxes$0.50per box
    250 boxes$0.45per box
    500 boxes$0.32per box
    1,000 boxes$0.27per box

    Straight tuck end, reverse tuck end and tuck top tab lock. CMYK outside. Final price depends on size and board. Prices updated November 2026.

    Setup carried by each box1 ÷ quantity

    • 501/50
    • 1001/100
    • 2501/250
    • 5001/500
    • 1,0001/1,000

    Setup cost stays fixed, so 1,000 boxes share it 20 times wider than 50 boxes.

    Blank, unprinted tuck boxes sell on Amazon for $0.36 to $0.67 each in packs of 30 to 250. Our printed tuck end cartons cost $0.32 per box at 500 units and $0.27 at 1,000 units. At those quantities, a full-color printed carton costs less than a blank one.

    Die cutting is free. Standard styles carry no die, plate or setup fee.

    Digital presses print short runs without plates, so a 50 box order carries no plate cost. Offset presses need one plate per ink plus make-ready sheets. Offset becomes cheaper per box on larger runs, and we switch your job at that point.

    Lower your price

    Four choices lower your folding carton price with no drop in print quality. Firstly, order a standard structure we already cut. Secondly, keep one size per run. Thirdly, choose aqueous coating over lamination. Finally, limit foil to the logo.

    Price My Cartons

    Price Per Box by Style and Quantity

    This table lists the price per box for 10 folding carton styles at 5 order sizes. Lime cells mark the lowest price in each column.

    StyleFamily501002505001,000
    Straight Tuck End BoxTuck End$0.70$0.50$0.45$0.32$0.27
    Reverse Tuck End BoxTuck End$0.70$0.50$0.45$0.32$0.27
    Tuck Top Tab Lock BoxTuck End$0.70$0.50$0.45$0.32$0.27
    Tuck End Auto Bottom BoxLock Bottom$1.05$0.75$0.50$0.30$0.25
    5 Panel Hanger Tuck End BoxHanging Display$0.90$0.78$0.60$0.36$0.30
    Double Wall Tray & LidTrays & Two-Piece$2.00$1.75$1.20$1.00$0.70
    4 Corner Display BoxTrays & Two-Piece$2.00$1.75$1.20$1.00$0.70
    Side Lock Tuck Top Display BoxDisplay & Specialty$2.10$1.85$1.20$1.00$0.80
    Flip Out Open Dispenser BoxDisplay & Specialty$1.60$1.35$0.90$0.75$0.45
    Prism Shaped BoxDisplay & Specialty$1.40$1.15$0.80$0.62$0.45

    Price per box in USD, CMYK outside. Final price depends on size and board. Unlisted styles are priced on your quote.

    What Changes the Price

    Six specification choices change the price per box:

    1. Sheet yield. A small 2 × 2 × 6 inch carton fits many blanks per sheet. A wide tray fits fewer, so each box uses more board and press time.
    2. Board grade and caliper. SBS costs more than CCNB. A 24pt sheet costs more than a 14pt sheet.
    3. Print sides and inks. Interior printing adds a second press pass and is charged separately. Each Pantone ink adds one plate on offset runs.
    4. Finishes. Foil stamping and embossing each add tooling and a press pass. Aqueous coating runs inline and adds the least.
    5. Quantity. Setup cost stays fixed, so 1,000 boxes share it 20 times wider than 50 boxes.
    6. Rush scheduling. Priority production adds 25% to 60% to the order total.

    Domestic vs. Overseas Production

    Overseas suppliers quote low minimums, but freight adds weeks to every launch and reorder.

    Urgent Custom BoxesMain risk: None in transit2 to 3 business days production, 4 to 5 business days shipping.
    Overseas digitalPrint lighter than the approved proofTypical minimum 10 to 500.
    Overseas offsetFull order paid before the first box arrivesTypical minimum 1,000 to 5,000.

    03Selection guide

    Which Folding Carton Style and Thickness Fits Your Product?

    The right folding carton style and thickness depend on three facts: product weight, filling method, and sales channel. Tuck end cartons on 14pt to 18pt board hold light products packed by hand. Lock bottom and seal end cartons on 20pt to 24pt board hold heavier products and machine-filled lines.

    Closure Style Comparison

    Eight style families cover every folding carton style in this collection.

    FamilyClosure methodLoadFillingProducts it fitsStyles in this familyFilter
    Tuck EndTuck flaps with friction or slit locksUnder 8 ozHand or machineCosmetics, supplements, soap, small electronicsStraight Tuck End Box · Reverse Tuck End Box · Tuck Top Tab Lock Box · Roll End Tuck Top Box
    Lock BottomPre-glued crash lock base, tuck top8 oz to 2 lbHand, one-push erectGlass jars, bottles, candlesTuck End Auto Bottom Box · Auto Bottom with Display Lid · Tuck End Snap Lock Bottom Box · Full Flap Auto Bottom Box · Lock Cap Auto Bottom Box · Lock Cap with Double Side Wall
    Seal EndGlued end flaps8 oz to 2 lbAutomatic cartoner or hot meltDry food, pharmaceuticalsSeal End Box · Full Overlap Seal End Box
    Hanging DisplayTuck closure plus hang panelUnder 8 ozHandPeg-hook retail5 Panel Hanger Tuck End Box · Hang Tab Box · Header Card
    Trays and Two-PieceTray with lid or sleeveUnder 2 lbHand-set, pre-glued cornersGift sets, kitsDouble Wall Tray & Lid · Double Wall Frame Tray & Lid · Double Wall Tray & Sleeve · 4 Corner Display Box · 4 Corners with Display Lid · 6 Corner Box · 6 Corner Hinged Lid Box · 4 Corner Tray with Lid · Double Wall Frame Tray & Sleeve · Double Wall Frame Tray · Four Corner Tray · Roll End Tray · Pinch Lock Tray · Simplex Tray · Stripper Lock Tray · Double Glued Side Wall Tray
    Display and SpecialtySide locks, flip fronts, shaped panelsUnder 1 lbHandCounter displays, dispensers, giftsSide Lock Tuck Top Display Box · Flip Out Open Dispenser Box · Prism Shaped Box · Hexagon Box · Pillow Box · Front Cut Out Display Tray · T Box
    Carriers and MailersHandle tops, interlocking flaps, tuck mailer flapsUnder 2 lbHandTakeaway carry, gift carry, flat mail itemsPaper Mailer · Gable Box · Cube Shaped Carrier
    Food and BakeryInterlocking flaps, glue-free lock tops, windowsUnder 2 lbHand, at point of saleTakeout meals, burgers, fries, cakes, teaChinese Takeout Box · Burger Box · Cake Box · Tea Box · Fries Cup · Sandwich Wedge Box · Tulip Box · No Glue Cake Box · Side Lock Cake Box

    Three dieline features decide how a tuck end carton performs: tuck length, dust flaps and thumb notch. A short tuck pops open on the shelf. A shallow thumb notch tears the panel at opening. Our structural team sets all three for your product dimensions.

    Board Thickness by Product

    Board caliper sets the stiffness of a folding carton more than any other specification.

    CaliperProductsLimit
    14pt to 16ptLip balm, sample vials, cosmetic tubes, small supplement bottlesPanels over 6 inches bow under hand pressure
    18ptSkincare, soap, supplements, teaStandard retail carton board
    20pt to 24ptGlass candles, jars, multipacks, tall cartonsDeeper scores prevent cracking at the fold

    Packaging engineers measure caliper in points. One point equals 0.001 inch, so 18pt board measures 0.46 mm. Bending stiffness rises with roughly the cube of thickness. An 18pt carton resists bending at about twice the force of a 14pt carton. One caliper step fixes the "flimsy box" complaint at a small cost increase. Marketplace listings write 24pt board as ".024".

    Board grade sets the print surface. SBS (solid bleached sulfate) uses bleached virgin fiber under a clay coating and prints the brightest white. CCNB (clay coated news back) uses recycled fiber with a gray back and costs less. Kraft paperboard keeps a brown face, and inks print darker on it. Our press team runs score lines across the board grain, so panels fold clean and resist bulging. Order a sample before a full run of a new structure.

    Caliper scale1 pt = 0.001 in

    14pt
    0.36 mm · 1.0×
    16pt
    0.41 mm · 1.5×
    18pt
    0.46 mm · 2.1×
    20pt
    0.51 mm · 2.9×
    24pt
    0.61 mm · 5.0×

    Bar length shows relative bending stiffness against 14pt, using the cube rule.

    Match Board to My Product

    How to Measure Your Carton (L × W × D)

    How to measure length, width and depth for a custom folding carton LDW

    Measure the space your product occupies, not the outside of an old box. Length is the longer side of the opening. Width is the shorter side of the opening. Depth runs from the opening to the base. Add clearance on each axis. We set the exact allowance on your dieline. Tight clearance scuffs print during insertion, and loose clearance lets the product dent the corners.

    • LLength is the longer side of the opening.
    • WWidth is the shorter side of the opening.
    • DDepth runs from the opening to the base.

    04Comparison

    Folding Carton vs. Corrugated vs. Rigid Box: Which Do You Need?

    A folding carton fits products that sell on a shelf and weigh under 2 pounds. A corrugated mailer fits products shipped alone through parcel networks. A rigid box fits gifts where the customer keeps the packaging.

    This collection

    Folding carton

    Construction
    Single-ply paperboard, 14pt to 24pt
    Delivery state
    Flat, side seam glued
    Crush resistance
    Low, built for shelves
    Use
    Retail shelves, inner packs
    Relative cost
    Lowest

    Corrugated mailer

    Construction
    Fluted medium glued between 2 liners
    Delivery state
    Flat
    Crush resistance
    High, built for parcel sorting
    Use
    Direct-to-customer shipping
    Relative cost
    Middle

    Rigid box

    Construction
    Chipboard core wrapped in printed paper
    Delivery state
    Fully assembled
    Crush resistance
    High, heavy to ship
    Use
    Gifting, keepsake presentation
    Relative cost
    Highest

    Collapsible rigid boxes also fold flat, but they use 800 gsm or 1200 gsm chipboard. That structure belongs with our custom rigid boxes. Online sellers ship folding cartons inside a corrugated outer box. A carton alone scuffs and crushes in a parcel sorter. Our custom mailer boxes provide that outer layer.

    05Print and finish

    Printing, Coatings and Finishes

    Print, coating and embellishment choices interact with the board and the folds, so plan all three together.

    Print Options

    Urgent Custom Boxes prints folding cartons in full-color CMYK and matches brand colors with Pantone inks. CMYK does not cover the full Pantone library. Bright orange, vivid green and metallic shades fall outside that range. Name a Pantone ink for every color your brand guidelines lock. Interior printing places instructions or an unboxing message on the inside panels, priced as a separate line on your quote.

    Coatings and Lamination

    Coatings protect folding carton print from scuffs and fingerprints. Aqueous coating runs inline and keeps the carton curbside recyclable. UV coating adds a harder, glossier film. Gloss, matte and soft-touch laminations add a plastic layer for scratch resistance. Laminated cartons lose curbside recyclability. Solid dark ink across a fold cracks white, so our prepress team flags dark backgrounds that cross a score line.

    AqueousRuns inline
    Curbside recyclable
    UV coatingHarder, glossier film
    LaminationGloss, matte, soft-touch
    Loses curbside recycling

    Embellishments

    Five embellishments add texture and contrast to custom printed folding cartons:

    • Hot foil stampingLays metallic or holographic film on logos and type.
    • UCB
      EmbossingRaises artwork from the back of the panel.
    • UCB
      DebossingPresses artwork into the front of the panel.
    • Spot UVPlaces gloss on one element and reads strongest over matte or soft-touch.
    • Window patchingGlues clear film behind a die-cut opening, so shoppers see the product.

    LIBMaterials

    Folding Carton Materials and Finishes

    Browse every board, flute, coating, ink and finish we run. Each item links to its full spec page.

    06Compliance

    Food-Contact, Pharmaceutical and Retail-Ready Options

    Regulated and retail products place extra requirements on folding carton packaging.

    Food contact

    Dry foods sit inside an inner bag or liner, which makes the carton an indirect contact package. Direct food contact brings FDA regulations into scope. 21 CFR 176.170 covers paperboard in contact with aqueous and fatty foods. 21 CFR 176.180 covers paperboard in contact with dry foods. Greasy foods need grease-resistant board or a barrier coating.

    Pharmaceutical and supplement cartons

    Seal end cartons glue shut at both ends, so any opening leaves visible damage. Seal end cartons also run on automatic cartoning lines. A perforated tear strip gives customers a clean opening.

    Retail display

    Standard peg hooks need a hang hole on a reinforced panel. The 5 panel hanger adds that panel. Display lid cartons convert a shipping unit into a shelf unit for the retailer.

    Inserts

    Paper inserts hold bottles, jars and multipacks in place. The product stays upright, and the carton corners stay square.

    07Industries

    Folding Cartons by Industry

    Each industry collection lists the carton styles built for that product category.

    08Prepress

    Artwork, Dieline and Proofing

    Folding carton print errors start in the artwork file, so our prepress team checks every file before the press.

    Reverse tuck end dielineFlat layout

    Reverse tuck end carton dieline with panels, tuck flaps, dust flaps, glue flap, cut lines and score lines GLUE FRONTSIDEBACKSIDE TOP TUCKBOTTOM TUCKDUSTDUSTDUSTDUST
    Cut lineScore lineGlue flap, unprinted

    A folding carton dieline maps the box flat. It shows front and back panels, side panels, tuck flaps, dust flaps, the glue flap, cut lines and score lines. Panel orientation matters on a reverse tuck carton, because top tuck artwork reads upside down relative to the bottom tuck. The 3D mockup shows that orientation before print. Your proof approval locks size, color and copy before production starts.

    • File typesAI, PDF, EPS
    • Resolution300 DPI at final size
    • Color modeCMYK, with Pantone references for locked brand colors
    • Bleed0.125 inch past every cut line
    • Safe zoneText and logos 0.125 inch inside cut and score lines
    • Glue flapUnprinted, so the adhesive bonds
    • BarcodesFlat panel, clear of score lines, quiet zone intact
    • DielineFree custom dieline for your size
    • ProofDigital proof and 3D mockup
    • File checkQR code and barcode check on every file
    • Design helpFree design support
    Request a Dieline

    09Order

    How to Order Custom Folding Cartons

    Four steps take your folding carton from quote to delivery:

    1. 01
      Send your style, inside dimensions, quantity and product weight.
    2. 02
      Receive a quote and a dieline sized to your product.
    3. 03
      Approve the digital proof.
    4. 04
      Receive your cartons after 2 to 3 business days of production and 4 to 5 business days of shipping.2 TO 3 DAYS + 4 TO 5 DAYS
    50Unit minimum
    2 to 3Days production
    4 to 5Days shipping

    Folding Carton Quote

    Fields marked * are required.

    01 · Style and size
    in
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    in
    02 · Board and weight
    03 · Quantity and finish
    Quantity *
    Finishes
    04 · Artwork and contact

    Your quote includes the dieline for your size.

    10FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Question about your carton?

    Send your style, size and quantity. A packaging specialist replies with a quote and dieline.

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    01Do folding cartons arrive flat or assembled?

    Folding cartons arrive flat with the side seam already glued. Each carton opens into a tube and closes at both ends. Flat shipping cuts storage space and freight weight compared with set-up boxes.

    02Is the 50 unit minimum per order or per design?

    The 50 unit minimum applies to each design and size. Two designs in the same size need 50 units each.

    03Do you print on the inside of the carton?

    Yes. Interior printing adds a second press pass. Your quote lists the interior print cost as a separate line.

    04Do you make inserts that hold the product in place?

    Urgent Custom Boxes makes paper inserts cut to your product. Inserts hold bottles and jars upright, stop movement in transit and keep carton corners square. Your quote includes the insert as a separate line item.

    05Is Urgent Custom Boxes a folding carton manufacturer?

    Urgent Custom Boxes prints, die-cuts, glues and ships custom folding cartons for product brands. Orders start at 50 units. Production takes 2 to 3 business days after proof approval, and shipping takes 4 to 5 business days.

    06How do you assemble a folding carton?

    Assemble a folding carton in three steps. Firstly, push the flat carton open into a tube. Secondly, close the base. Fold the dust flaps in and tuck the main flap, or press an auto bottom until it locks. Finally, fill the carton and close the top the same way.

    07Do you charge die, plate or setup fees?

    No. Die cutting is free, and standard styles carry no die, plate or setup fee.

    08Do you work with small businesses ordering under 100 boxes?

    Urgent Custom Boxes accepts folding carton orders from 50 units. Small brands use that minimum for a first production run, a product test or a seasonal design. Your price per box drops as later reorders grow.

    Order Custom Folding Cartons From 50 Units

    Urgent Custom Boxes produces custom folding cartons from 50 units. Production takes 2 to 3 business days after proof approval. Send your dimensions and quantity for a quote and dieline.

    MOQ 502 to 3 day production4 to 5 day shipping50 styles
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