Low MOQ custom packaging
Low MOQ Custom Packaging from 50 Units
Low MOQ custom boxes and custom packaging manufactured to your exact dimensions and artwork — starting at 50 units. Free design support, digital proof approval, and fast US turnaround for startups, eCommerce and growing brands.
50
unit starting MOQ
1 day
quote reply target
8–12 days
standard production
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dieline and digital proof
Low MOQ custom packaging is custom-printed boxes and cartons produced in small minimum order quantities — starting at 50 units at Get Custom Box. It lets startups, eCommerce brands and product launches order fully custom printed packaging without the 5,000–10,000 unit minimums common in the industry. You get your own dimensions, board, print and finish at a quantity that matches real demand.
What does low MOQ mean for custom packaging?
MOQ stands for minimum order quantity — the smallest number of units a manufacturer will produce in one run. Low MOQ custom packaging means that minimum is set low enough for small brands to reach. Our low MOQ starts at 50 custom printed boxes, compared to the thousands most manufacturers require. Low MOQ is made economical by digital printing, which has no plate or setup costs, so a 100-box run costs a fraction of what it would on offset tooling.
Minimum order quantities by packaging format
Our low MOQ starts at 50 units across every format we manufacture. There is no surcharge for ordering the minimum — the per-unit price simply improves as quantity rises.
| Packaging format | Low MOQ | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Custom printed mailer boxes | 50 units | eCommerce, DTC, subscription |
| Folding cartons (tuck-end, auto-lock) | 50 units | Retail shelf, cosmetics, food |
| Rigid setup boxes | 50 units | Luxury, gift, jewelry, electronics |
| Corrugated shipping boxes | 50 units | Shipping, 3PL, wholesale |
| Plain die-cut shippers (unprinted) | 50 units | Cost-effective protective shipping |
| Display & tray packaging | 50 units | Retail shelf, POP displays |
Need a quantity below 50? Ask us — plain die-cut shippers and some formats can go lower depending on tooling.
Box styles, materials, printing & finishes available
Every low MOQ order is fully custom — your dimensions, your artwork, your specification. Choose from the same options available on wholesale runs:
Box styles
- Roll-end tuck-front mailers
- Straight & reverse tuck-end cartons
- Auto-lock bottom cartons
- Lid & base / magnetic rigid boxes
- Sleeve & tray, drawer, display boxes
Materials
- Folding carton (14pt–24pt)
- E-flute, B-flute, double-wall corrugated
- Rigid chipboard (1.2mm–3mm)
- Kraft board (recyclable)
- Food-grade & grease-resistant liners
Printing
- Digital (short runs, no plates)
- Offset (volume, Pantone accuracy)
- Flexo (corrugated shippers)
- Full CMYK + PMS spot colours
- Soy-based & water-based inks
Finishing
- Matte / gloss lamination
- Soft-touch velvet coating
- Foil stamping (gold, silver, rose-gold)
- Embossing & debossing
- Spot UV, window patching
Custom sizing & artwork support
Every order is produced to your exact interior dimensions — there are no fixed sizes and no upcharge for an unusual footprint. Send length, width and height in inches or millimetres, or send the product and we measure and specify it for you. Tooling (the die) is created once and reused free on every repeat order.
Artwork support is free. Send print-ready files (PDF, AI, PSD) or a rough concept and our design team builds a print-ready dieline and layout. We accept PDF, PNG, JPG, AI, PSD and ZIP on the quote form.
Sample & proofing process
- Free dieline engineered to your exact dimensions
- 3D digital proof showing every panel, finish and placement
- Free revisions until the layout is exactly right
- Optional printed digital sample to test fit and colour before the full run
- Nothing prints until you approve the proof
Production timelines & shipping
Standard production is 8–12 business days after artwork approval, with a 5-day rush lane for launch deadlines (subject to confirmation on your quote). We ship from our North Carolina facility to brands across the United States and Canada, and worldwide. Lead times and freight are itemised on every quote — we state honest timelines, including when a deadline is not realistic.
How pricing works (quantity & specifications)
Unit price depends on five factors: size, board material, print coverage, finishing, and quantity. There is no fixed price list and no instant automated quote — a specialist builds an itemised quote from your specifications, usually within one business day.
- Digital printing keeps the 50–750 unit range economical (no plate costs)
- Above ~1,000 units, offset volume pricing lowers the per-unit cost
- Heavier board, foil and spot UV add to cost; plain kraft keeps it lowest
- Right-sizing to your product lowers total landed cost vs stock boxes + void fill
- Every quote is itemised — you see exactly what each choice costs
Who low MOQ custom packaging is for
Startups & product launches
Launch with 50–250 fully branded boxes instead of committing to wholesale volume before a single sale. Test the design, gather feedback, then reorder what demand justifies.
eCommerce & DTC brands
Right-sized mailers cut dimensional-weight charges and damage replacements while turning every parcel into a branded unboxing moment your customer photographs.
Subscription boxes
Order a low MOQ first run to validate fit and artwork with real subscribers, then scale to monthly volume once the format is proven — without changing supplier.
Growing brands & rebrands
Refresh artwork or test a new product line without writing off thousands of units of old stock. Low MOQ lets you iterate on real packaging, not renders.
Small runs vs larger-volume production
Low MOQ is not a different product — it is the same packaging run at a smaller quantity. The board, print and quality inspection are identical whether you order 50 or 50,000. The only difference is the print method that is most cost-effective at your quantity, and the per-unit price.
| Factor | Small run (50–750) | Volume (1,000+) |
|---|---|---|
| Print method | Digital (no plates) | Offset (lower unit cost) |
| Per-unit price | Higher | Lower |
| Upfront cost | Low | Higher |
| Quality | Identical | Identical |
| Best when | Launching, testing, iterating | Demand is steady & proven |
We quote both methods and recommend the switch to offset only when it saves you money. Tooling is stored and reused free, so the transition is seamless. Read the Custom Packaging Cost Guide for detail.
How to order low MOQ custom packaging
- 1
Submit your requirements
Send product dimensions, quantity, artwork (or describe the product) using the quote form.
- 2
Receive a quote & design guidance
A specialist replies with an itemised quote and free dieline within one business day.
- 3
Approve the digital proof
Review the 3D proof, request free revisions, and optionally order a printed sample.
- 4
Production & delivery
We manufacture, inspect and ship to your warehouse or 3PL — standard 8–12 days, rush in 5.
Low MOQ custom packaging FAQs
- Low MOQ custom packaging is custom-printed boxes and cartons produced in small minimum order quantities. Get Custom Box's low MOQ starts at 50 units, so startups and small brands can order fully custom printed packaging without wholesale minimums.
Order low MOQ custom packaging from 50 units
Send your dimensions and artwork — or just describe your product. You will have an itemised quote within one business day.
- Free design support
- Low MOQ from 50 boxes
- 5-day rush available
- Worldwide delivery