Teal quotes tuck boxes from 50 units, with 100+ units for specialty items. A buyer can choose finished dimensions, board or paper selection, tuck closure style, print coverage, inserts, and window or no-window treatment. 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.
Tuck Box Manufacturer for Retail and Product Programs 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.
Choosing a tuck box manufacturer starts with the box format and the product plan. A tuck box can be specified around finished dimensions, a closure style, print coverage, and the way the packed item will be handled. Teal can check those decisions for a volume quote, whether the program needs a first production run or a repeat schedule.
The useful starting point is a clear specification. Share the finished dimensions, the packed product weight, the paper or board selection under consideration, and whether the box should use a tuck top, tuck bottom, or another closure choice. Add the case count, pallet handling plan, and dieline status. This gives the production manager enough context to check routing and timing.
Specify a tuck box around the item
Tuck boxes are defined by how the panels fold and close around the packed product. The right choices depend on dimensions, closure preference, print coverage, and how the package will be packed into cases. Teal does not select those details without a quote brief. The buyer should describe the intended result and let the specification check determine the workable layout.
- Give finished inside or outside dimensions and identify which one you mean.
- Choose the board or paper selection that fits the planned presentation and packed weight.
- State the tuck closure style and whether an insert is being considered.
- Identify full, partial, or limited print coverage as a buyer choice.
- State window or no-window treatment if the product presentation calls for one.
- Include case count, pallet handling, and dieline status.
An existing dieline can speed a repeat discussion when it matches the requested format. If you already have one, send it with the quote request and note whether the dimensions or artwork have changed. If no dieline exists, say so plainly. That keeps the layout check in the correct stage.
Use a second supplier with a defined role
Most brands multisource packaging. Teal can fill a defined secondary-supplier slot, sized by small-run flexibility and volume capacity. This approach can keep a tuck-box program from depending on one source for every size and release. Define the part of the packaging spend Teal should cover, then provide the formats and quantities that belong in that slot.
A secondary-supplier brief is strongest when it lists the current box mix, the desired starting quantity, and the repeat pattern. Include the sizes that need a small first run and the sizes expected to move at higher volume. The quote can then separate a trial quantity from scheduled releases without assuming that all formats use one price.
Volume planning and pricing frame
Teal quotes from 50 units, with 100+ units for specialty items. The frame is from about $0.44 per unit at volume, but it does not imply that all tiers receive that price. The quote depends on finished dimensions, board or paper selection, tuck closure style, print coverage, inserts, window or no-window treatment, quantity, and schedule.
| Planning quantity | How to use the tier |
|---|---|
| 50 units | Useful for a first tuck-box run; specialty items may require 100+ units. |
| 500 units | Useful for a defined format entering a second-supplier test. |
| 1,000 units | Useful for a standard size with a clear packing and release plan. |
| 5,000 units | Useful for an established format with recurring demand. |
| 10,000 units | Useful for a higher-volume program with case and pallet planning. |
| 25,000+ units | Useful for scheduled releases across a larger packaging program. |
| Freight and repeats | Free US shipping, pallet freight available at volume, and stored dielines for fast repeat runs. |
Use the tiers to frame a conversation, not as a universal rate card. A small run may use one finish and a larger run may use another paper or board selection. State the intended quantity and the release pattern so the quote is tied to the actual request.
Facility routing and planning windows
Teal is a US company with TWO production facilities, West Chicago, Illinois AND Guangzhou. A production manager routes each job to the appropriate facility based on spec. The buyer should not infer a production origin from the company location, and Teal does not promise that an order will be US-produced.
Lead times are planning ranges, never 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. Confirm the specification, dieline status, in-hands date, and freight plan together before setting an internal launch date.
Build a quote brief a manufacturer can use
Name the exact dimensions, quantity, in-hands date, and dieline if you already have one. Then add the tuck closure style, board or paper selection, print coverage, inserts, window or no-window treatment, packed product weight, case count, and pallet handling. If the quote is for a secondary-supplier slot, state the share of packaging spend and the formats Teal should cover.
For a new tuck-box format
Send a rough layout or product outline if available, then identify the finished dimensions and packed weight. Explain how the box will be packed and whether the presentation needs a window or insert. These are quote inputs, not performance assumptions.
For a repeat tuck-box format
Send the current dieline, artwork status, requested quantity, and in-hands date. Flag any change to dimensions, closure style, print coverage, or packed product weight. Stored dielines can support fast repeat runs when the specification remains suitable.
Related tuck and carton pages
For a general tuck-box format discussion, see tuck boxes. If a straight closure is the intended choice, compare straight tuck end boxes. For a wider supplier search, check folding carton manufacturers.
Questions buyers ask
What quantity can Teal quote?
Teal quotes from 50 units, with 100+ units for specialty items. The format and requested specification determine whether the request is treated as standard or specialty.
Can Teal be a secondary supplier?
Most brands multisource packaging. Teal can fill a defined secondary-supplier slot, sized by small-run flexibility and volume capacity.
Is from about $0.44 per unit the rate for every order?
No. It is a volume frame and never implies that all tiers receive that price. Quantity and specification control the quote.
What timing should I 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 must a quote request include?
Name exact dimensions, quantity, in-hands date, and the dieline if you already have one. Add closure, material, print, insert, window, weight, case, and pallet details.
