Tin Box variants
Teal makes custom tin box packaging across these formats. All start at 100-unit MOQ with free design help and free shipping included:
Custom tin box specs at a glance
| Spec | Standard | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum order quantity | 100 units | 50 units available on some specialty tin boxes |
| Lead time | 7–10 business days | 5-day rush available on most variants |
| Per-unit price | From $1.25/unit at 250 MOQ | Pricing scales with quantity, finish, and material |
| Paper stock | Kraft, SBS, recycled, FSC-certified options | FSC certification on request |
| Finishes | Matte, gloss, soft-touch, soy ink, metallic foil, embossing, debossing | Soft-touch is most popular for retail |
| Shipping | Free US shipping on every order | — |
| Design help | Free designer included with every quote | Send artwork or sketch; designer builds the dieline |
| Sample policy | Free sample kit on request | Order via the sample kit page |
Custom Tin Boxes: Premium Metal Packaging
Tin boxes add a permanence and premium feel that paper and cardboard cannot replicate. Customers keep tin boxes long after the product is gone, turning your packaging into a lasting brand reminder on desks, shelves, and kitchen counters. Teal Packaging produces custom printed tin boxes for food, cosmetics, gifts, and promotional products.
Tin Box Styles
- Hinged Lid Tins: Attached lid swings open. Classic for mints, candies, and cosmetics.
- Slip Lid Tins: Separate lid lifts off. Traditional tea, cookie, and gift tin design.
- Screw-Top Tins: Threaded lid for airtight seal. Used for candles, balms, and loose-leaf tea.
- Window Tins: Clear window in the lid to show the product. Popular for candy and spice tins.
- Shaped Tins: Heart, star, house, car, or completely custom shapes via die-cut tooling.
Advantages of Tin Packaging
100% recyclable (infinitely, without quality loss). Superior barrier against moisture, oxygen, and light. Durable protection for fragile or premium products. High perceived value (customers associate metal with premium quality). Reusable packaging that customers keep and repurpose, extending brand exposure for months or years.
Industries
Tea and coffee brands, confectionery and chocolate, cosmetics (lip balm, solid perfume, beard balm), candles, spices, supplements, cigars, and promotional/corporate gifts. For cardboard alternatives, see our kraft boxes or rigid boxes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are tin boxes food-safe?
Yes. Our tins use food-grade lacquer lining that prevents metal contact with food. Safe for direct food contact including candy, tea, coffee, and spices.
How are tin boxes printed?
Full-color CMYK printing directly on the metal surface using offset lithography. The result is a glossy, durable print that resists scratching and fading. Matte finishes also available.
What is the minimum order for custom tins?
500 units due to the metal tooling and printing setup. Pricing improves at 1,000 and 5,000+ units.
Can tin boxes be custom-shaped?
Yes. Custom shapes require a die tooling investment but create unique, memorable packaging. Standard shapes (round, square, rectangle) use existing tooling at no extra cost.
Custom Tin Packaging for Durable Retail Presentation
Custom tin packaging gives products a durable, reusable container with a premium retail feel. It works especially well for candles, tea, coffee, candy, mints, cosmetics, wellness kits, gift sets, and limited-edition products.
Tin packaging options
- Hinged tins, slip lid tins, round tins, square tins, and window tins
- Offset printed metal, labels, sleeves, embossing, and debossing
- Custom inserts for samples, fragile products, and gift sets
- Wholesale tin box runs for retail, ecommerce, and promotional campaigns
For related premium packaging, see luxury rigid boxes, candle boxes, and custom tins.
Custom Tin Packaging for Durable Retail Presentation
Custom tin packaging works when the product needs a reusable metal container, stronger shelf presence, or better protection than a folding carton alone. Tin boxes are common for matcha, loose-leaf tea, coffee samples, candles, mints, candy, cosmetics, pencils, gifts, and collectibles.
Teal can quote direct tin decoration, printed labels, SBS sleeves, kraft sleeves, outer cartons, inserts, and retail displays. For tooling-sensitive metal packaging, include the tin shape, size, lid style, quantity, and whether you need embossing or a custom mold.
- Decoration: printed sleeves, pressure-sensitive labels, foil labels, embossing, debossing, spot UV sleeves, and tamper bands.
- Outer packaging: folding cartons, mailers, display boxes, and gift boxes sized around the tin.
- Quote details: tin diameter or dimensions, fill weight, artwork, quantity, finish, and shipping format.
Can custom tins be embossed?
Yes. Embossed tin packaging is possible, but it may require tooling and higher setup planning than a printed sleeve or label.
What is the fastest way to brand tin boxes?
Printed sleeves and labels are often faster than fully custom metal tooling, especially for smaller runs or launch quantities.
For tea-specific packaging, see custom matcha tins. For carton options, see custom printed boxes.
Frequently asked questions
What's the minimum order quantity for custom tin boxees at Teal?
Teal's standard MOQ for custom tin boxees is 100 units. Some specialty structures accept 50-unit orders. For trial runs under 100 units, request a quote and we'll flag whether the structure supports a smaller minimum.
How long does custom tin boxe production take?
Standard production is 7–10 business days after proof approval. A 5-day rush option is available on most tin boxe variants. Free US shipping is included on every order.
Are Teal's tin boxees FSC certified?
FSC-certified paper is available on every Teal tin boxe on request. We also offer recycled-content paperboards and biodegradable options for fully eco-friendly packaging programs.
What finishes work for custom tin boxees?
Soft-touch lamination, matte and gloss coatings, soy-based inks, metallic foil, holographic foil, embossing, debossing, and spot UV are all supported. Soft-touch is the most-requested finish for retail packaging.
How much do custom tin boxees cost?
Pricing depends on size, material, finishes, and quantity. Most tin boxees start at the price shown above at 250-unit MOQ. Request a quote for your exact specs and we'll respond within 4 business hours with a firm price.
Can I get a free sample before ordering?
Yes. Teal sends a free sample kit on request — order via the sample kit page. The kit includes paper stock samples, finish samples, and an example printed box so you can evaluate quality before committing to an order.
