Custom Paper Boxes

About Custom Paper Boxes

Custom paper boxes are lightweight paperboard cartons built for retail, gifting, and small consumer goods where a slim, clean box does the job. Printed in vivid full-color CMYK on a bright paperboard surface, they ship flat and assemble quickly, keeping cost and shipping weight low. They suit cosmetics, confectionery, jewelry, stationery, and sample kits. Manufactured in Cheshire, Connecticut, our paper boxes start at 100 units with no setup, plate, or die charges, and qualify for free shipping anywhere in the contiguous US.

Why US brands choose us for custom paper boxes

Custom Box Printing manufactures custom paper boxes from our US production facility, with free standard shipping anywhere in the contiguous United States and a 7–10 business day turnaround. We've printed custom paper boxes for solo founders launching their first product line, growing direct-to-consumer brands placing 5,000-unit runs, and established retail brands with 50,000+ unit production schedules — and we treat all three the same: no minimums, free design support, no setup or die-plate charges, and a 3D digital mockup before anything goes to press.

Every custom paper boxes order includes free in-house dieline and artwork support — our US-based designers will polish your existing files, or build a custom dieline from scratch to fit your exact product dimensions. We send you a 3D mockup to confirm look and proportions before production. For color-critical work, request a physical sample for $50 — the full $50 is credited back to your production order the moment you proceed, so it's never a sunk cost.

Materials, print, and finish options

Paper boxes use paperboard rather than fluted corrugated — typically SBS in the 14–24 pt range, light enough to keep parcel weight and postage down yet rigid enough to hold shape on the shelf. The smooth, bright surface delivers sharp CMYK and Pantone print, and finishes like soft-touch lamination, foil, and spot UV elevate the feel. Kraft and FSC paperboard are available for eco-focused lines.

Available finishes include:

• Lamination: Gloss, matte, soft-touch, or velvet finish for a premium hand-feel.
• Foil stamping: Gold, silver, copper, or custom foil colors for high-visibility brand marks.
• Embossing & debossing: Tactile raised or recessed surface effects on logo or key artwork.
• Spot UV: Selective gloss coating that creates contrast against matte areas.
• Eco-friendly options: Recycled kraft, FSC-certified stocks, water-based inks, recyclable rigid constructions.
• Compliance: FDA food-safe inks; certified child-resistant constructions for CBD/cannabis where required.

If you're not sure which combination will work best for your custom paper boxes, mention it in your quote request — our team will recommend the right material, print spec, and finish based on your product, budget, and brand positioning.

How to order your custom paper boxes

1. Request a quote — use the "Get Free Quote" button on this page, or call (855) 792-3890 (toll free). Tell us your box style, dimensions, quantity, material preferences, and any deadline.
2. We respond within 1 business day with pricing, lead times, and material recommendations. No pressure, no commitment.
3. Free design + 3D mockup — we build your dieline (or polish your existing artwork) and send you a 3D digital mockup to approve.
4. Optional physical sample — order a $50 sample to hold the box in hand. The full $50 is credited to your production order.
5. Production & free US shipping — once you approve, we print and ship in 7–10 business days, free anywhere in the United States.