Cigarette Carton packaging is a custom-printed paperboard outer that holds multiple packs together for tobacco and smoking brands. Built from durable folding-carton paperboard and printed in full color, it keeps packs aligned and protected while giving you a large branded surface for retail display.
A rigid-feeling carton wall keeps packs square during shipping, gives wholesalers a stackable case, and turns the outer into prime branding space. Tobacco and herbal brands reach for this format for multipack sales, distribution runs, and retail displays where the carton has to survive handling and still read clean on the shelf.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: SBS white or kraft paperboard folding carton
- Weight: 300-400gsm paperboard
- Style: straight-tuck or auto-bottom closure
- Printing: full-color CMYK
- Finishing: matte or gloss lamination, spot UV, foil stamp, emboss or deboss
- FSC-certified paper option
Best Used For
- Multipack cigarette and tobacco cartons
- Wholesale and distribution runs
- Herbal and alternative smoking brands
- Retail display and stacking
Printing & Finishing
Add gloss lamination for a durable, wipeable surface, foil stamping for a premium logo, or spot UV to draw the eye to your brand name. Emboss or deboss for tactile detail, and use the wide panels to carry full-bleed artwork across the carton.
Why Order from Teal
We are a US-based custom packaging supplier with a 50-unit standard minimum, and only specialty rigid boxes start at 100 or more. You get free design help, free US shipping, and full-color CMYK printing. Choose standard production from about 7 business days after proof approval or a rush service (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs), with an FSC paper option available. Order the sample kit ($50, credited to your first order).
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? The standard minimum is 50 units. Only specialty rigid boxes start at 100 or more.
How long is production? Standard production runs from about 7 business days, with a rush option (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs) available.
Can I get a sample? Yes. The sample kit is $50, credited to your first order.
Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
Outer Carton Runs at Manufacturing Volume
A ten pack outer has tight tolerances because ten packs stacked together add up small errors quickly. Measure the finished pack, then allow clearance for the innerliner and any tax stamp. Heavier caliper resists end bulge, a tear strip controls how retailers open the carton, and full bleed printing needs bleed allowance on every score.
| Outers | Carton tolerance notes |
|---|---|
| 50 | Dimensional trials with finished packs inside. |
| 500 | Test market or private label pilot placement. |
| 1,000 | Two pack lengths accommodated by one die family. |
| 5,000 | Plate and tear strip tooling flatten out per outer. |
| 10,000+ | Contract volume produced from about $0.44 per unit at volume. |
Delivery lands in one of two bands: about 7 business days for domestic eligible converting, or where specialty imported board is specified about 12 weeks, both published as planning ranges, not guarantees. Free US shipping is added to the completed domestic run. Provide finished pack size, packs per outer, caliper, tear strip preference, and volume.
How to Order Cigarette Carton
Ordering custom cigarette carton is simple:
- Submit a quote request with your dimensions, quantity, and design references
- Receive quote guidance within one business day
- Send your artwork or work with our design team (free dieline + 2 revision rounds)
- Approve the digital proof and production begins
- Standard production runs from about 7 business days after proof approval; complex or high-volume orders take longer
