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Two-piece setup boxes for premium presentation, gifting, and product display.
Custom Rigid
Gift Boxes
Custom rigid boxes use fixed, non-collapsible construction. Choose lid-and-base or drawer boxes, then confirm product fit, printing and finish for your quote. Before bulk, what to check on the print proof and when to specify Pantone rather than CMYK are set out on two short pages.
Rigid Box Product Routes
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Rigid box options, from lid-and-base to drawer and sleeve
Rigid box buyers need to confirm the structure route before price: lid-and-base, insert-fit, rigid gift box, drawer or sleeve box, and fitted presentation layout. Finish and lining still matter, but they belong in the custom range after the structure is chosen.
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The photo shows an empty lid-and-base box. Its fitted tray, dividers or product nest are planned around your contents and confirmed on the sample.
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Setup gift boxes where wrap paper, closure feel, and presentation weight need to be checked before sampling.
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Rigid boxes planned around tray, pillow, lining, or accessory fit when the product position controls approval.
Drawer and Sleeve Rigid Boxes
Drawer-style and sleeve setup boxes for product sets where opening direction, insert fit, and lining need proof.
Product examples
Lid-and-base and gift rigid boxes, with insert options
Compare the opening structure, wrap and product fit. The empty-box photo shows the box structure; any insert layout is confirmed on your project sample.
Lid and Base Rigid Boxes
Two-piece setup boxes for premium presentation, gifting, and product display.
Rigid Boxes with Inserts
The photo shows an empty lid-and-base box. Its fitted tray, dividers or product nest are planned around your contents and confirmed on the sample.
Rigid Gift Boxes
Setup gift boxes where wrap paper, closure feel, and presentation weight need to be checked before sampling.
Customizable RangeSize and structure Board and wrap Insert and lining Logo and finish Packing route
Greyboard, wrap, insert and finish: what moves a rigid box price
Rigid box pricing changes with box structure, greyboard, wrap paper, closure feel, lining, insert material, logo finish, packing labor, and presentation requirements.
Inside size, fixed lid-and-base, drawer or shoulder-neck structure, and opening feel.
Send product size and structure reference. This controls board, tooling, and sample approval.
Input: inside size plus structure routeGreyboard thickness, wrap paper, specialty paper, lining, and edge detail.
Material direction affects box weight, opening feel, finish result, and premium presentation.
Input: board feel and paper referencePaperboard tray, foam, velvet, pillow, divider, and accessory cavity.
Insert and lining decide product position, handoff feel, and packing labor.
Input: product layout and insert materialFoil, embossing, debossing, spot UV, lamination, and color target.
Finish placement should be checked with wrap paper and box structure before bulk production.
Input: artwork, color target, finish requestGift set, PR kit, jewelry display, carton packing, and destination.
Use case and destination can change inner packing, QC checks, and export coordination.
Input: presentation use and export destination| Board | Greyboard 1.0-3.0 mm with 128-157 gsm coated art or specialty paper wrap; confirm the specification for your quoted box. |
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| Printing | CMYK offset (litho-laminated) or Pantone / PMS spot color; inside print available. |
| Finishes | Matte, gloss, or soft-touch lamination; spot UV; gold or silver foil stamping; emboss / deboss. |
| MOQ | 200 pcs per size; mix sizes in one order. |
| Sample | ~7 working days after the structure is locked; sample fee USD 4–20 by structure and finish. The sample fee is credited against the bulk order; the buyer pays the sample courier. |
| Bulk lead time | 15–30 working days after you approve specs, artwork, and sample. |
| Price drivers | Order quantity first, then material, printing and finishing, and structure and size. A print plate starts from about USD 50, charged once per artwork. |
| Payment / trade | T/T is a payment method; trade terms available for discussion: EXW, FOB, CFR, CIF, DDP · export from Xiamen. |
| Repeat orders | Dies and plates are kept on file and reused at no charge for repeat orders of the same design. Repeat orders follow the same lead time, and rush production can be arranged. |
| Quantity tolerance | ±3% of the ordered quantity. |
| Inspection | ZHY’s QC team carries out pre-shipment sampling inspection to AQL 2.5. |
| Shipping | Sea freight about 30–40 days to Europe and 20–30 days to the US; air freight about 5–10 days. DDP includes freight, import duties and customs clearance. |
| Outer cartons | Neutral (unbranded) outer cartons are available for distributors. |
| Enquiry reply | Within 24 hours on working days. |
| Track record | Paper packaging maker since 2006; ~180-person, 3000 m² factory in Xiamen; about 60% repeat buyers; exported to 60+ countries. |
| Supplier documents to verify | ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 document management-system scope; amfori BSCI is a producer audit. Check holder, validity and activities against the quoted process. |
Solutions
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Rigid box or folding carton? Choose by what the box has to do
A rigid box earns its cost when the packaging is part of the product value. When the box only needs to carry and display, a lighter folding carton does the job; gift, PR and beauty projects often need the rigid box as part of a wider set.
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Folding Cartons
Use when the project needs a lighter retail carton instead of a heavy setup box.
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Gift and PR Packaging, View gift pr packaging solution
Use when campaign handoff, PR kits, jewelry sets, and premium presentation need one route.
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Cosmetics and Beauty Packaging, View cosmetics beauty packaging solution
Compare rigid and collapsible box styles for beauty packaging, then confirm the structure, product fit and finish for your project.
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Inspection & Documents
Rigid box inspection and management-system documents
ZHY Packing has operated since 2006 from a 3,000 m² site in Xiamen.
For rigid boxes, ask how greyboard thickness, wrap tension and lid fit on the signed-off sample are held through bulk production.
Open the scans to review the ISO management-system documents and the BSCI audit.
FAQ
Rigid box questions on structure, inserts, cost and shipping
What rigid box style should I start with?
Start with a fixed lid-and-base, drawer or shoulder-neck structure based on product fit and opening feel. Fold-flat magnetic boxes use a separate structure and should be compared on the collapsible magnetic boxes page before quoting.
Do rigid boxes need inserts?
They often do when the product position, opening feel, or premium presentation matters. Inserts should be approved with the outer rigid box sample.
Can rigid boxes use foil or embossing?
Yes. Foil, embossing, debossing, spot UV, lamination, special paper, and lining can be reviewed when artwork and structure are known.
What details affect rigid box price most?
Inside size, greyboard thickness, box structure, insert material, wrap paper, finish process, packing method, quantity, and sample approval scope.
What MOQ and lead time apply to custom rigid boxes?
MOQ is 200 pcs per size for each style, and one order can mix several sizes and styles. Samples typically take about 7 days after confirmed specs, and production typically takes 15–30 working days after approval. See what the 200 pcs minimum applies to and what moves sample and production lead time.
When is a rigid box worth the extra cost?
Use rigid boxes when the packaging is part of the product value: cosmetics, perfume, jewelry, wine, gift sets, PR kits, and premium retail. If the box is only a transit container, folding carton or corrugated is usually better value.
What affects rigid box tooling and finish cost?
Magnetic closure, special insert, foil plate, emboss or deboss mold, window, ribbon, paper wrap, and surface finish all add setup and labor. Confirm the look on a physical sample before approving bulk.
Are rigid boxes eco-friendly?
Rigid boxes can use paperboard, but claims depend on wrap paper, lamination, magnets, inserts, glue, and local recycling rules. If eco claims matter, simplify mixed materials.
Can rigid boxes ship flat?
Most classic setup rigid boxes are shipped formed, not flat. Some foldable rigid styles exist, but they must be chosen at the structure stage. Confirm packing volume before approving the quote.
What should I confirm before a rigid box sample?
The sample should show the product fit and opening style, then confirm how the board, wrap, closure and finish work together. Record the accepted artwork and packing method so the same reference controls bulk production.
Next Step
Send a rigid box brief for pricing
Send rigid box type, inside size, product layout, insert material, wrap paper, logo finish, quantity, sample need, and destination. If the presentation is still unclear, send the product photo and reference box first. The six inputs a packaging quote needs are listed on one page.