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Custom packaging planning Starting from $0.44/unit on bulk orders

Compare materials, review artwork, and approve a digital proof for custom cart boxes before production.

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Material

Corrugated, cardboard, kraft

Printing

Full CMYK + Pantone, soy inks

Turnaround

About 7 business days

Shipping

Free shipping included

Key Takeaway

Custom cart boxes are full-color printed paperboard cartons that carry and display products through the checkout and shipping stage for e-commerce, retail, and subscription brands. Teal Packaging, a US custom-packaging manufacturer, makes them with FSC-certified, recyclable paperboard and finishes such as matte, gloss, soft-touch, and foil. Orders start at a 50-unit minimum with free design help, free US shipping, and volume pricing from $0.44 per unit. Standard production runs from about 7 business days after proof approval, longer for complex or high-volume orders.

Questions or ready for a quote? Contact Teal Packaging at info@tealpackaging.com or (224) 546-8325.

Custom Cart Boxes 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 June 30, 2026 · Teal Packaging operates a US facility in West Chicago, Illinois.

Custom cart boxes are full-color printed paperboard cartons built to carry, present, and ship a product from the shopping cart to the customer's door. Whether you sell through an online store, a retail checkout lane, or a subscription service, these boxes give an ordered set of items a clean, branded home that holds its shape in transit and looks deliberate on a shelf or a doorstep.

Built primarily from paperboard, cart boxes balance a light shipping weight with enough rigidity to protect what is inside. Paperboard takes ink crisply, so logos, product art, and edge-to-edge color stay sharp from the first print to the last. Teal offers FSC-certified and recyclable paperboard, which lets sustainability-minded brands keep their packaging in line with their values without giving up print quality.

Every box is printed in full color across the panels you choose, with room for your brand story, usage notes, or a QR code on the interior or exterior faces. Format and finish options include:

  • Tuck-end and auto-bottom cartons that ship flat and assemble quickly
  • Matte or gloss lamination for a smooth, durable surface
  • Soft-touch coatings, foil accents, and spot gloss for a premium feel

Custom cart boxes suit e-commerce sellers shipping curated bundles, retailers building branded checkout displays, subscription brands packing recurring carts, and event teams assembling kits. They work well for cosmetics, snacks, stationery, electronics accessories, and most light-to-medium retail goods that need to travel and present cleanly.

Teal Packaging is a US custom-packaging manufacturer with a 50-unit minimum order, so you can test a design before you scale. Free design help comes with every order, free US shipping is included, and volume pricing starts at $0.44 per unit. Standard production runs from about 7 business days after proof approval, with longer timelines for complex or high-volume orders.

Production Checklist

How to Plan Custom Cart Boxes

Use this page to brief Teal before quoting. The strongest custom cart 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 cart boxes, materials, lead times, and ordering.

The minimum order is 50 units, which makes it practical to test a design or run a small batch before scaling up. Specialty rigid boxes start at 100 units. Volume pricing brings the per-unit cost down to as low as $0.44 on larger runs.

They are made primarily from paperboard, with FSC-certified and recyclable options available. Paperboard is light for shipping yet rigid enough to protect and present the contents, and it holds full-color print cleanly across every panel.

Standard production runs from about 7 business days after you approve the proof. Complex artwork or high-volume orders can take longer. Free US shipping is included on every order.

Yes. Every box is full-color custom printed, and you can add matte or gloss lamination, soft-touch coatings, foil accents, or spot gloss. Free design help is included on every order to get your artwork press-ready.

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

UK

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

UAE

+971 50 105 8911
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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