Teal quotes bulk cardboard boxes from 50 units, with 100+ units for specialty items. Buyers can set finished dimensions, paper or board selection, closure style, print coverage, inserts, window or no-window treatment, case count, and pallet handling. Eligible in-house work may run in about 7 business days, while specialty imported work may take about 12 weeks.
Questions or ready for a quote? Contact Teal Packaging at info@tealpackaging.com or (224) 546-8325.
Bulk Cardboard Boxes for Repeat Packing Runs from Teal Packaging: 50-unit standard MOQ (100+ units for specialty rigid boxes), 2-5 business day delivery in the US (express and economy options available), free design help included on every order, free generic sample kit ($19.99 shipping, credited toward your first order). Standard production runs from about 7 business days after digital proof approval; complex or high-volume orders take longer.
Materials and certifications: FSC-certified paper stock, soy-based inks, kraft / corrugated / rigid paperboard / mylar / tin / vinyl substrates.
Contact Teal Packaging: Call (224) 546-8325, email info@tealpackaging.com, or request a free quote at tealpackaging.com/contact-us. We reply within one business day.
Updated August 23, 2026 · Teal Packaging operates a US facility in West Chicago, Illinois.
Bulk cardboard boxes are a quantity purchase, but quantity alone does not define the right package. The quote should start with finished dimensions, packed product weight, closure style, print coverage, and the way boxes will be packed and received. Teal can quote a single format or a mixed run when each size has its own quantity and intended use.
The phrase cardboard packing boxes wholesale may cover several package decisions. Paper or board selection, inserts, window or no-window treatment, and print coverage remain choices for the quoted job. Share the dimensions of the packed item and the amount of space needed around it. If the boxes will be used for shipping, retail, storage, or local delivery, name that setting so the quote reflects the actual workflow.
Build a cardboard box brief
Start with a list of the formats your team needs. For each one, state the finished length, width, and height, packed product weight, quantity, and closure preference. Add print coverage and whether the outside needs a plain or branded treatment. If a product needs an insert or divider, describe the intended arrangement without assuming a specific structure.
- List finished dimensions for every box size and identify inside or outside measurement.
- Give quantity, packed product weight, case count, and expected pallet handling.
- State paper or board selection, closure style, print coverage, and artwork status.
- Mark inserts, dividers, windows, or no-window treatment as choices for the quote.
- Note the destination, receiving setup, and required in-hands date.
- Send a dieline if one already exists, with the matching box size identified.
Cardboard boxes wholesale purchasing is clearer when the specification separates confirmed facts from open decisions. A buyer can provide a known product size while leaving board selection or closure style for the quote. That keeps the package from being assigned a numeric grade or dimension that was never supplied.
Use the bulk quantity ladder
Teal quotes from 50 units, with 100+ units for specialty items. The frame is from about $0.44 per unit at volume, but it does not mean every cardboard box, size, or tier receives that price. Quantity, paper or board selection, print coverage, closure, inserts, destination, and schedule shape the quote. A larger run may change freight and storage planning as well as unit economics.
| Planning quantity | Cardboard box planning note |
|---|---|
| 50 units | A first run, small inventory need, or single-format packing plan. Specialty items may require 100+ units. |
| 500 units | A useful level for a short release or a defined replenishment cycle. |
| 1,000 units | A practical quantity for a repeat format with known case count. |
| 5,000 units | A recurring run where pallet handling and receiving need to be mapped. |
| 10,000 units | A higher-volume plan that may use pallet freight and scheduled releases. |
| 25,000+ units | A broad program with storage planning and stored dielines for fast repeat runs. |
| Shipping scope | Free US shipping, with pallet freight available at volume. |
Use the ladder to start the conversation, not to assume a universal rate. A mixed order can place one size at 500 units and another at 5,000 units. State the total quantity and the quantity for each size. If boxes will be released in batches, include the release dates and destinations.
Cardboard format choices
A cardboard box can be plain, printed, or specified with a selected coverage area. It can use a closure that suits hand packing, machine packing, or a defined opening sequence. Inserts and windows can be considered when they match the packed product and layout. These options are conditional choices, not automatic features of every Teal box.
Give Teal the packed product weight and the way the product enters the box. A case count helps define warehouse handling. Pallet handling matters when the order is received in a dock, a storage room, or several locations. The quote can then keep package dimensions, quantity, and logistics in one record.
Facilities and planning ranges
Teal is a US company with TWO production facilities, West Chicago, Illinois AND Guangzhou. A production manager routes each job to the appropriate facility by spec. The route is selected from the finished dimensions, paper or board choice, closure, print coverage, quantity, and schedule. No individual order is promised to be US-produced.
Lead times are planning ranges, not guarantees. Eligible in-house work may run in about 7 business days. Specialty imported work may take about 12 weeks. Rush service carries a 7-25% premium depending on the job. Include the date boxes must be in hand, not only the date they need to leave production. Freight, receiving, artwork, and dieline work may all affect the plan.
Quote details for cardboard packing boxes
Name the exact dimensions, quantity, in-hands date, and dieline if you already have one. Add paper or board selection, closure style, print coverage, inserts, window or no-window treatment, packed product weight, case count, and pallet handling. For a recurring program, send the current dieline and name any change to dimensions or artwork.
For a packing line
State whether boxes are packed by hand or with a defined line step. Give the packed product orientation, quantity per box, and closure preference. If an insert is under consideration, describe the desired product arrangement. Teal can then quote the insert as a choice tied to the box, rather than as an assumed component.
For a shipping program
Provide destinations, case count, pallet handling, and the desired in-hands date. Identify whether each box is a single product package or an outer shipping format. The quote can then separate the package use from the route and freight scope.
Connected quantity pages
For carton-focused quantity planning, see bulk carton boxes. For a broader box quantity guide, read boxes in bulk. For a smaller-format quantity path, compare bulk small boxes.
Questions about bulk cardboard boxes
What is the MOQ for bulk cardboard boxes?
Teal quotes from 50 units, with 100+ units for specialty items. Each format is quoted from its finished dimensions, material choices, closure, print, and quantity.
Can Teal quote cardboard boxes wholesale in several sizes?
Yes. Send each size, quantity, packed product weight, closure, print coverage, case count, destination, and in-hands date so the mixed run can be priced together.
Does from about $0.44 per unit at volume apply to every order?
No. It is a volume reference. The actual quote follows the full specification, quantity, freight scope, facility route, and schedule.
What timing should I use for a bulk cardboard order?
Eligible in-house work may run in about 7 business days, specialty imported work may take about 12 weeks, and rush service carries a 7-25% premium depending on the job.
What do I need for a cardboard box quote?
Name exact dimensions, quantity, in-hands date, and the dieline if you already have one. Add material, closure, print, insert, window, weight, case, and pallet details.
