Teal quotes bulk carton boxes from 50 units, with 100+ units for specialty items. A carton brief 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 Carton Boxes for Planned Packaging Quantities 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 carton boxes are best purchased from a clear package list rather than a broad unit target. A carton may hold one product, a set of items, a retail assortment, or a packed shipment. Teal can quote each format around finished dimensions, packed product weight, closure style, print coverage, quantity, and delivery plan.
When a buyer searches for packing boxes bulk or wholesale carton boxes, the useful answer is a specification path. Paper or board selection, inserts, windows, and no-window treatment are choices for the job. Give the intended use and the packing sequence, then keep open decisions visible until the quote is prepared.
Plan the carton assortment
List every carton size that belongs in the order. Include the finished length, width, and height, whether measurements are inside or outside, and the packed product weight. A carton for a single item may use a different closure or insert plan from a carton holding several items. State those differences instead of averaging all formats into one box.
- Give finished dimensions and quantity for every carton format.
- State packed product weight, case count, destination, and in-hands date.
- Choose paper or board selection, closure style, and print coverage for each format.
- Mark inserts, dividers, windows, or no-window treatment as conditional choices.
- Note pallet handling and whether the order will ship as one release or several.
- Attach a dieline if one already exists for a selected carton size.
Packaging boxes in bulk purchasing can cover several uses. If cartons go inside a larger shipper, say so. If the carton is the final package handled by a recipient, include the opening and closure preference. If it sits on a retail shelf, state the visible print area and the way the carton will be packed into cases.
Bulk carton quantity ladder
Teal quotes from 50 units, with 100+ units for specialty items. A useful volume reference is from about $0.44 per unit at volume. It is not a claim that every tier, carton dimension, paper or board selection, or print plan receives that price. The actual quote follows the selected specification, quantity, facility route, freight scope, and timing.
| Planning quantity | Carton quantity note |
|---|---|
| 50 units | A first carton run or short release. Specialty items may require 100+ units. |
| 500 units | A limited assortment, initial sales run, or replenishment batch. |
| 1,000 units | A repeat carton format with demand and case count identified. |
| 5,000 units | A broader packaging program with pallet and receiving details prepared. |
| 10,000 units | A higher-volume run where staged delivery can support storage planning. |
| 25,000+ units | A scheduled program with stored dielines for fast repeat runs. |
| Shipping scope | Free US shipping, with pallet freight available at volume. |
Use the ladder to compare quantity options, not to choose a tier without a demand plan. For several carton sizes, give the quantity of each size and the total. If the cartons are needed for a seasonal release, provide the in-hands date and the date each batch must be ready.
Carton construction choices
A carton quote can include a selected closure style, print coverage, insert, window or no-window treatment, and paper or board selection. Those decisions depend on the packed product, opening sequence, case count, and artwork. Teal does not assign one universal material or format to every carton. The buyer and production manager confirm the choices for the specific job.
Include the packed product weight even when the carton will move in a case. It helps the quote account for the box contents and the planned handling conversation. If a divider or insert is needed, describe the arrangement and number of product positions. Teal can then quote the insert as a conditional element, with dimensions and material confirmed in the job specification.
Production route and timing
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. Finished dimensions, paper or board selection, closure, print coverage, quantity, and in-hands date guide that route. A particular order is not 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. Allow time for the carton brief, dieline work, artwork, production, freight, and receiving.
Quote request for bulk cartons
Name the exact dimensions, quantity, in-hands date, and dieline if you already have one. Include the paper or board selection, closure style, print coverage, inserts, window or no-window treatment, packed product weight, case count, and pallet handling. If the order uses several sizes, give each one its own line and identify any stored dieline.
When buying boxes in bulk for one format
State the finished dimensions, quantity, packed product weight, closure, print coverage, and destination. If the carton will be packed into cases, give the requested case count or the case-pack question you want quoted. This keeps the one-format request concise while preserving the decisions that affect the package.
When buying boxes in bulk for several formats
Separate each size, quantity, product arrangement, print plan, and release date. A stored dieline can support a fast repeat run when the approved carton has not changed. If artwork, dimensions, closure, or insert details changed, identify that before the quote is prepared.
Related carton quantity paths
For a broad quantity guide, read boxes in bulk. To compare cardboard-focused purchasing, visit bulk cardboard boxes. For smaller formats and their quantity plans, see bulk small boxes.
Questions about bulk carton boxes
What is the starting quantity for bulk carton boxes?
Teal quotes from 50 units, with 100+ units for specialty items. The final quote depends on the carton specification and quantity.
Can I buy boxes in bulk in several sizes?
Yes. Send each finished size, quantity, packed product weight, closure, print coverage, case count, destination, and in-hands date.
Is from about $0.44 per unit at volume guaranteed?
No. It is a volume reference. Dimensions, material, print, quantity, freight, routing, and schedule determine the quote.
What lead time belongs in a carton plan?
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 information should I send Teal?
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.
