Our Process | Custom Packaging in 5 Steps (MOQ 100)



How It Works

From idea to delivered boxes in five simple steps

No procurement team required. Share your needs, get a quote and sample plan in 24 hours, approve a physical sample, then produce at MOQ 100 and receive door-to-door delivery.

24 hQuote
5–7 daysSample
100 pcsMOQ

How does ordering custom packaging work?

Our process is five steps: tell us your needs → get a quote and sample plan in 24 hours → approve a physical sample → produce at MOQ 100 → receive door-to-door delivery. No procurement team required — we handle sourcing, sampling, production and QC so you only make one decision at a time.

At a Glance

Timelines at a glance

24 hQuote + Sample Plan
24–48 hDigital Mockup
5–7 daysPhysical Sample
10–15 daysBulk Production
+ ShippingAir 5–10d / Sea 25–35d

The 5 Steps

From idea to delivered boxes

  • 1 · Tell us your needs — product, size, quantity, material and finish. A photo and budget are enough to start.
  • 2 · Quote & sample plan in 24h — we recommend a structure and send pricing plus a sampling plan.
  • 3 · Physical sample in 5–7 days — feel the material, print and finish; request revisions if needed.
  • 4 · Bulk production at MOQ 100 — production starts only after you approve the sample.
  • 5 · QC & door-to-door delivery — we inspect against the approved sample, then ship by air or sea.
  • Throughout — one contact keeps boxes, bottles and labels color-matched and on schedule.

What We Handle

You decide the brand, we handle the rest

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Sourcing & Spec

We turn a product photo into a box/bottle spec, material and finish recommendation.

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Sampling

Digital mockups and physical samples so you approve before any bulk spend.

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Production

In-house box production plus audited partner factories for bottles, jars and bags.

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QC

Inspection against the approved sample with photos before shipment.

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Logistics

Export packing and door-to-door shipping to worldwide.

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Tariff Routing

Vietnam rerouting available for tariff-sensitive US orders when it saves cost.

FAQ

Common questions

How long does the whole process take?
From first inquiry to delivered goods: quote & sample plan in 24h, physical sample in 5–7 days, bulk production 10–15 days after sample approval, plus shipping (air ~5–10 days, sea ~25–35 days).
Is sampling free?
Sampling is low-cost and credited against your bulk order on most projects. We confirm the sample fee in the quote so there are no surprises.
Can I revise the sample before bulk production?
Yes. You can request changes to size, material, print and finish after seeing the physical sample. Bulk production only starts once you approve the sample.
What file do I need to provide for printing?
A vector logo (AI, EPS, PDF or SVG) at 300 DPI is ideal. If you only have a PNG or JPG we can often work with it; for full artwork we’ll guide you on bleed and safe areas.
What are your payment terms?
Typically a deposit to start production and balance before shipment. Exact terms are confirmed per order and can flex for repeat clients.
Can production start below 100 pieces?
100 pcs is our standard minimum for custom boxes. Below that, stock or semi-custom options may fit better — ask and we’ll suggest the most cost-effective route.
Do you inspect quality before shipping?
Yes. We QC against the approved sample and provide photos of the finished goods and export packing before they leave the factory.
Get a Quote

Request a Process Quote

Tell us your product, size and quantity. We reply with a mockup idea, sample plan and delivered price within 24 hours.

Request a Process Quote

No account needed. Fill in what you know — we’ll handle the rest by email.

Prefer email? Write to hello@packagingsmith.com.

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