Regular Slotted Container (RSC)
The workhorse. All flaps equal length, outer flaps meet at the centre. Lowest cost per cubic inch.
Shipping & Transit
Custom Shipping Boxes
$79.00 per pack of 100 boxes · $0.79 per box Tax added at invoicing
Free delivery to 23 markets
Total: $79.00 for 100 boxes
No payment is taken online. Add your boxes and submit the request — a packaging specialist confirms sizing, artwork and freight, then we get back to you with the final invoice and payment options once the details are confirmed.
- Free standard DHL delivery
- Free dieline, digital proof and artwork check
- 8–12 business days production, then 3–6 days transit
- 30-day replacement guarantee on print and manufacturing defects
Need a different size, quantity or finish? Build a custom spec or email sales@boxes-custom.com.
A custom shipping box is a printed regular slotted container (RSC) built to a specified edge crush test rating so it survives parcel and pallet transit. Unlike a mailer, it is glued or stitched at the manufacturer's joint and closed with tape, which makes it the cheaper choice at volume and the stronger choice for heavy goods.
- Specified board strength. Every quote states the ECT grade so you can match the box to real carrier handling, not guesswork.
- Lowest cost per cubic inch. RSC geometry wastes the least board of any shipper style.
- Machine-erectable. Compatible with case erectors and automatic tapers used by 3PLs.
- Pallet-optimised sizing. We can size the footprint to fit 1200 x 1000 mm or 48 x 40 in pallets without overhang.
What are custom shipping boxes?
The defining spec of a shipping box is not its print — it is its board grade. Edge Crush Test (ECT) measures how much stacking load a linear inch of board takes before it buckles; 32 ECT single wall handles roughly 20 kg, 44 ECT handles 30 kg, and double-wall grades go well beyond that. Under-specifying board is the single most common cause of transit damage claims.
RSC construction means all flaps are the same depth and the outer flaps meet in the middle. That geometry is what lets a shipper be erected by machine, taped in one pass, and stacked six high on a pallet without deforming. It is why fulfilment centres and 3PLs standardise on it.
Printing on a shipper is usually flexographic — one to three spot colours direct to kraft or white liner. It is dramatically cheaper per unit than litho-lamination, and for a box that will be handled by carriers rather than customers, a clean two-colour logo normally outperforms full-bleed photography on cost per impression.
Custom Shipping Boxes at a glance
| Box category | Shipping & Transit |
|---|---|
| Minimum order | 100 boxes |
| Unit price from | $0.79 per box |
| Production time | 8–12 business days after artwork approval |
| Printing | Digital CMYK, flexographic spot colour, offset litho-lamination |
| Materials | 32 ECT single-wall kraft, 44 ECT single-wall, 48–61 ECT double-wall, White-top kraft liner |
| Finishing | Flexographic 1–3 spot colours, Litho-laminated full colour, Water-based ink, Handle die-cuts, Fragile / this-way-up transit marks |
| Ships to | 24 countries by DHL — free to 23, Japan quoted separately |
Custom Shipping Boxes: styles and constructions
The construction decides how the box closes, how much it protects and what it costs. These are the formats we produce most often for custom shipping boxes.
Full Overlap (FOL)
Outer flaps fully overlap for double thickness at the top and bottom — used for heavy or rough-handled loads.
Half Slotted Container (HSC)
Open-top tray, usually paired with a telescoping lid for oversized goods.
Double-wall shipper
Two fluted layers for loads over 30 kg or long-haul freight.
Materials
- 32 ECT single-wall kraft
- Standard parcel grade for contents up to roughly 20 kg.
- 44 ECT single-wall
- Heavier stacking strength for palletised or multi-leg journeys.
- 48–61 ECT double-wall
- Freight and export loads, machinery parts, ceramics.
- White-top kraft liner
- Kraft strength with a printable white face when the shipper is retail-visible.
Printing & finishing options
- Flexographic 1–3 spot colours
- Litho-laminated full colour
- Water-based ink
- Handle die-cuts
- Fragile / this-way-up transit marks
Who orders custom shipping boxes
- 3PLs and fulfilment centres standardising carton inventory
- Wholesalers and distributors shipping cased goods
- Furniture, homeware and equipment brands with heavy SKUs
- Any brand moving more than 5,000 parcels a year
Popular custom shipping boxes sizes
Every order is cut to your interior dimensions — these are the sizes customers request most often, and a useful starting point if you are not sure where to begin.
| Size (L × W × D) | Typical use |
|---|---|
| 8 x 6 x 4 in | Single small SKU, books, accessories |
| 12 x 9 x 6 in | Standard multi-item parcel |
| 16 x 12 x 8 in | Homeware, small appliances |
| 18 x 14 x 10 in | Bulk apparel, case packs |
| 24 x 18 x 12 in | Oversized and freight consignments |
How to choose custom shipping boxes
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Start from gross weight
Weigh the packed box, then pick the ECT grade with a 25% margin. Damage claims cost far more than a heavier board.
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Check pallet fit
A 1 in change in footprint can add a whole extra layer per pallet. Tell us your pallet spec and we will optimise the cube.
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Keep print simple
Two flexo spot colours on kraft delivers most of the branding value at a fraction of litho-lamination cost.
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Ask for a stacking calculation
If boxes are warehoused stacked, request the compression estimate before committing to a grade.
Custom Shipping Boxes pricing by market
We manufacture for brands in 24 markets. Prices below are for one pack of 100 boxes at the standard specification. Delivery is free everywhere except Japan, where air freight is quoted separately.
| Market | Currency | Per box | Pack of 100 | Excl. tax | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | USD | $0.79 | $79.00 | — | at invoicing |
| United Kingdom | GBP | £0.75 | £74.89 | £62.41 | included |
| Canada | CAD | CA$1.08 | CA$108.23 | — | at invoicing |
| Australia | AUD | A$1.32 | A$132.09 | A$120.08 | included |
| Ireland | EUR | €0.89 | €89.40 | €72.68 | included |
| New Zealand | NZD | NZ$1.50 | NZ$149.90 | NZ$130.35 | included |
| Singapore | SGD | S$1.15 | S$115.39 | S$105.86 | included |
| Market | Currency | Per box | Pack of 100 | Excl. tax | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | EUR | €0.86 | €86.49 | €72.68 | included |
| France | EUR | €0.87 | €87.22 | €72.68 | included |
| Netherlands | EUR | €0.88 | €87.94 | €72.68 | included |
| Belgium | EUR | €0.88 | €87.94 | €72.68 | included |
| Austria | EUR | €0.87 | €87.22 | €72.68 | included |
| Italy | EUR | €0.89 | €88.67 | €72.68 | included |
| Spain | EUR | €0.88 | €87.94 | €72.68 | included |
| Sweden | SEK | 10.37 kr | 1,036.88 kr | 829.50 kr | included |
| Denmark | DKK | 6.76 kr | 676.44 kr | 541.15 kr | included |
| Norway | NOK | 10.67 kr | 1,066.50 kr | 853.20 kr | included |
| Finland | EUR | €0.91 | €91.21 | €72.68 | included |
| Switzerland | CHF | CHF 0.75 | CHF 75.15 | CHF 69.52 | included |
| Market | Currency | Per box | Pack of 100 | Excl. tax | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | JPY | ¥130 | ¥13,035 | ¥11,850 | included |
| South Korea | KRW | ₩1,173 | ₩117,315 | ₩106,650 | included |
| Hong Kong | HKD | HK$6.16 | HK$616.20 | — | n/a |
| United Arab Emirates | AED | AED 3.04 | AED 304.43 | AED 289.93 | included |
| Israel | ILS | ₪3.45 | ₪344.91 | ₪292.30 | included |
The headline price includes local VAT or GST where that market requires it. If you are VAT-registered you reclaim that, so the excl. tax column is your real cost. US and Canadian prices add sales tax at invoicing instead. Volume pricing improves at 250, 500, 1,000, 5,000 and 10,000 units — see wholesale custom boxes for the volume tiers.
Further reading
Guides from our structural, prepress and production teams that are directly relevant to specifying custom shipping boxes.
Corrugated flute types explained: E, B, C, BC and EB
Wall thickness, print quality and crush resistance for every profile, and how to pick one from your failure mode.
Read the guide →Right-sizing packaging: how box dimensions drive your shipping bill
How dimensional weight is calculated in all 24 markets we serve, and what a properly sized box actually saves.
Read the guide →Rigid vs folding carton vs corrugated: choosing a construction
A structural comparison of cost, strength, print quality, freight and lead time across the three board families.
Read the guide →FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What ECT rating do I need for my shipping boxes?
Use 32 ECT single-wall for packed weights up to about 20 kg, 44 ECT up to about 30 kg, and double-wall 48–61 ECT above that or for freight and export. Send us the packed weight and route and we will specify the grade.
What is the difference between a shipping box and a mailer box?
A shipping box is a taped, glue-jointed RSC optimised for cost and strength at volume. A mailer box is a one-piece die-cut shipper that folds without tape and is optimised for branded unboxing. Shippers win on price per unit, mailers win on presentation.
Can shipping boxes be printed in full colour?
Yes, via litho-lamination, but for most transit boxes one to three flexographic spot colours on kraft or white liner gives a better cost-per-impression. We quote both so you can compare.
What is the minimum order for custom shipping boxes?
100 boxes per size on digital and short-run flexo. Corrugated economics improve sharply with volume — expect meaningful per-unit drops at 500, 1,000, 5,000 and 10,000 units.
Do you supply boxes sized to my pallet?
Yes. Give us your pallet dimensions (48 x 40 in or 1200 x 1000 mm are the most common) and we will size the footprint so full layers fit with no overhang, which is what carriers charge for.
How fast can shipping boxes be produced?
Standard is 8–12 business days after artwork approval. Plain and single-colour kraft shippers can often move in 5–7 business days.