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Material

Corrugated, cardboard, kraft

Printing

Full CMYK + Pantone, soy inks

Turnaround

7 business days

Shipping

Free shipping included

Introduction to Custom Cardboard Cigar Boxes

Custom cardboard cigar boxes offer an affordable and attractive packaging solution for cigars, cigarillos, and tobacco products. While traditional humidified wooden boxes remain popular for long-term storage, cardboard boxes serve perfectly for retail packaging, promotional cigars, event giveaways, and everyday merchandise. These boxes protect your product while providing valuable branding space that turns each sale into a marketing opportunity.

Teal Packaging partners with specialized packaging manufacturers to produce custom cardboard cigar boxes that meet industry standards while delivering your brand message effectively.

Our boxes are designed with appropriate sizing for various cigar quantities and feature construction quality that maintains product integrity. Whether you are a tobacconist creating house blends, a brand launching new cigar lines, or a business seeking promotional cigars with custom packaging, our manufacturing partners deliver results that satisfy.

Materials and Specifications

Our custom cardboard cigar boxes are constructed from high-quality paperboard that provides excellent print surfaces and adequate protection for your cigars. The standard material is 18pt solid bleached sulfate board that offers strength and smoothness for premium printing. For enhanced durability and premium feel, we offer 24pt and 32pt options with various textures including matte, gloss, and soft-touch finishes. All materials are available with FSC-certified paper options by specification committed to responsible forestry practices.

Interior configurations include cardboard dividers that separate cigars and prevent them from shifting during transport. We use appropriate box dimensions that accommodate standard cigar sizes including coronas, robustos, torpedos, and churchills. The construction includes tight-fitting lids that help maintain freshness and protect against environmental factors. Printing uses soy-based inks that deliver vibrant colors while meeting environmental standards.

  • Standard material: 18pt solid bleached sulfate board
  • Premium material: 24pt or 32pt with textured finishes
  • Standard sizes: 5-pack, 10-pack, 20-pack configurations
  • Cigar sizes: Corona, robusto, torpedo, churchill compatible
  • Interior: Cardboard dividers for organization
  • Closure: Slip-cover or hinged lid

Customization Options

Custom cardboard cigar boxes provide extensive opportunities for brand expression and product differentiation.

Our free design support team works with you to create packaging that reflects your brand identity and appeals to your target market. From elegant, understated designs for premium cigars to bold, eye-catching graphics for promotional products, we bring your vision to life with professional printing quality.

Customization options include full-color printing with photographic imagery, foil stamping for luxury accents, embossing for tactile brand elements, and spot UV coating that highlights specific design features. We can incorporate custom inserts, compartments for accessories like cutters or lighters, and informative labels that meet regulatory requirements. Window cutouts showcase the product while maintaining protection, and custom shapes differentiate your packaging from competitors.

Available Sizes

Custom cardboard cigar boxes are available in standard sizes that accommodate common cigar quantities and sizes, along with custom dimensions for unique requirements. Standard configurations work with industry-common packaging needs while custom sizes address specific product requirements or promotional objectives.

  • 5-pack: 6 x 4 x 1 inches - Sample and tasting sizes
  • 10-pack: 7 x 5 x 1.5 inches - Standard retail box
  • 20-pack: 8 x 6 x 2 inches - Full-size retail boxes
  • Tubos: Individual tube packaging for single cigars
  • Mahogany style: 9 x 8 x 2.5 inches - Premium presentation
  • Custom sizes available for unique requirements

Sustainability Commitment

Teal Packaging prioritizes environmental responsibility across all product lines, including custom cardboard cigar boxes.

Our paperboard materials come from FSC-certified sources, ensuring that wood fiber originates from responsibly managed forests. Soy-based printing inks provide a renewable alternative to petroleum-based products while maintaining excellent print quality and color vibrancy.

Our manufacturing partners follow strict environmental protocols that minimize waste and energy consumption throughout production.

At the end of their useful life, cardboard cigar boxes are available with recyclable options by specification through standard paper recycling programs. The materials decompose naturally and can be reprocessed into new paper products. By choosing Teal Packaging for your custom cigar boxes, you partner with a company committed to sustainable practices while delivering packaging that protects your product and promotes your brand effectively.

How to Order

Ordering custom cardboard cigar boxes from Teal Packaging is straightforward and efficient. Contact our customer service team or use our online system to begin your order. You will need to provide your artwork files or work with our design team to create custom packaging that represents your brand. We accept standard design file formats and offer free design support to ensure your boxes look professional and effective.

Our standard production turnaround is two weeks from final artwork approval, with Free shipping is included on every Teal order, with delivery details confirmed during quoting. The minimum order quantity starts at 50 units, making custom cigar boxes accessible for businesses of all sizes. Volume discounts are available for larger orders, and we offer sample production so you can verify quality before full production runs. Contact our team today to get started.

Production Checklist

How to Plan Custom Cardboard Cigar Boxes

Use this page to brief Teal before quoting. The strongest custom cardboard cigar boxes requests include structure, size, artwork stage, material target, quantity, ship-to country, and any compliance or retail display needs.

1. Confirm structure and fit

Share the packed product size, preferred box style, insert needs, and whether the package ships directly or sits on a retail shelf. If you are unsure, Teal can suggest a mailer, folding carton, sleeve, rigid setup box, tray, or insert direction.

2. Choose board and finish

Match the material to weight, shipping risk, shelf life, and brand feel. Common choices include kraft, SBS, corrugated, rigid board, recycled paperboard, matte lamination, gloss lamination, foil, embossing, debossing, and spot UV.

3. Prepare artwork and proofing

Upload logos, dielines, color references, barcodes, warnings, ingredient panels, or compliance copy before proofing. Teal checks print placement, bleed, safe zones, panel orientation, and finishing details before production starts.

4. Lock quantity and timeline

Quote accuracy improves when you include target quantity, launch date, shipping destination, and rush requirements. Standard production can begin after proof approval, and sample kits help compare materials before a larger custom order.

For faster pricing, include photos of your current packaging, competitor references, retail display rules, shipping carton requirements, and any sustainability goals. Teal can quote the closest production-ready option first, then refine dielines, inserts, coatings, print coverage, and carton strength after your team reviews the proof.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about custom cardboard cigar boxes, materials, lead times, and ordering.

Our MOQ is 100 units for all custom packaging products.

Standard turnaround is 15-20 business days from design approval.

Yes, US shipping options confirmed during quoting.

Yes, prototype samples start at $150 per unit.

We offer corrugated, rigid paperboard, kraft, art paper, and eco-friendly options, including FSC-certified paper options and recycled material options by specification.

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Plan Sizing and Materials

Before requesting a quote, use the box size and dimensional weight calculator to estimate billable weight and the eco-friendly packaging material selector to narrow kraft, SBS, corrugated, rigid board, and molded fiber options.

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Where You Can Find Us

We serve customers through our locations around the globe.

USA (Head Office)

(224) 546-8325
1800 W Hawthorne Lane Ste 205
West Chicago, Illinois, 60185

USA

(224) 546-8325
44288 Fremont Blvd,
Fremont, CA 94538, USA

UK

+44 7342 050575
29 Stafford Road, Wallington,
Surrey, England,
SM6 9AP

UAE

+971 564246684
Office 1904, The
Metropolis Tower - Opp Bay
Square Dubai - Dubai - UAE

China

No. 3 Longxing Dongnan Yiheng
Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou,
Guangdong, China

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