Packaging sourcing

    Custom Boxes from China, sourced from verified factories

    Rigid boxes, folding cartons, corrugated shippers, and mailers — sourced against verified factories, inspected to AQL 2.5, and priced transparently. No hidden markup, no mystery supplier.

    Quick Answer

    To import custom boxes from China, work with a sourcing agent who verifies the real factory, manages sampling, and inspects to AQL 2.5 before shipment. Factory MOQs typically start around 500–1,000 units, sampling takes 7–15 days, production runs 15–35 days, and ocean freight adds 30–40 days. Trade Entrust sources rigid boxes, folding cartons, corrugated shippers, and mailers from 500+ verified factories at the true FOB price, with a $10,000 FOB order minimum and transparent fees instead of a hidden markup.

    What we source

    Custom packaging categories

    From premium unboxing to protective shippers — the packaging formats buyers import most.

    Rigid & gift boxes

    Magnetic-close, lid-and-base, and drawer-style rigid boxes for premium retail and unboxing

    Folding cartons

    Printed folding cartons and product sleeves in SBS, kraft, and coated board

    Corrugated shippers

    Single- and double-wall mailers, RSC shippers, and e-commerce boxes with custom flute

    Mailer & subscription boxes

    Roll-end tuck-front mailers and inserts sized for DTC and subscription programs

    Custom inserts & void fill

    Molded pulp, EVA foam, and die-cut paper inserts to protect and present the product

    Labels, tape & finishing

    Custom labels, printed tape, foil stamping, spot UV, soft-touch, and embossing

    Certs & materials

    The certifications and materials that matter

    What to specify up front so the packaging clears customs, passes retail audits, and protects the product.

    Food & cosmetic contact

    FDA or EU food-contact declarations and migration test reports where packaging touches consumables or cosmetics.

    Sustainability claims

    FSC-certified board and documented recycled content — increasingly required by retailers and marketplaces.

    Inks & coatings

    Low-migration or soy-based inks and REACH-compliant coatings; matters most for food, kids', and beauty products.

    Board & flute selection

    SBS, kraft, and coated cartonboard for print quality; single- or double-wall corrugated flute matched to shipping load.

    We verify these against the actual factory rather than a broker's claim, and we tell you honestly when a certification can't be substantiated. See how we handle quality control inspection and OEM manufacturing.

    The numbers

    QC, MOQ, lead time & freight

    Real ranges, hedged honestly — because packaging varies more than most buyers expect.

    Quality control (AQL 2.5)

    Independent third-party inspection before shipment: print registration and color versus approved golden samples, dimensions and construction, glue and fold integrity, finish defects, and compression or drop performance where relevant. Color drift is the most common complaint, so we inspect against physical samples, not screen proofs.

    MOQ

    Factory MOQs typically start around 500–1,000 units for folding cartons and mailers and 300–500 for rigid gift boxes. We work to a $10,000 FOB order minimum overall, so packaging often needs to reach that value on its own or bundled with the product. We'll flag when your volume is below a factory's economical run.

    Lead time

    Sampling runs 7–15 days; mass production 15–35 days after sample approval, with rigid boxes and specialty finishes (foil, spot UV, soft-touch) at the longer end. Lead times tighten sharply around Chinese New Year, so build in buffer if your run lands nearby.

    Freight

    Ocean freight is roughly 30–40 days port-to-port to most Western markets; air is 5–10 days for urgent, lighter shipments but far costlier per unit. Packaging is bulky and light, so it's rarely economical to air-freight at volume — we plan cutoffs to keep it on the water.

    Custom packaging from China — FAQ

    Factory MOQs for custom printed packaging typically start around 500–1,000 units for folding cartons and mailers, and 300–500 units for rigid gift boxes, though very simple corrugated shippers can run higher. Trade Entrust works to a $10,000 FOB order minimum overall, so packaging orders usually need to reach that value — either as a standalone run or bundled with the product it protects. We'll tell you honestly if your volume is below a factory's economical minimum.

    True FOB pricing, no hidden markup

    Get custom boxes sourced the transparent way

    Send us your dielines, materials, and target quantity. We'll source verified factories, manage sampling and AQL 2.5 inspection, and quote the true FOB price plus our transparent fee.

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