Starting quantity
250 units
The same planning minimum applies to tuck, mailer, magnetic, collapsible magnetic, and Mylar bag projects.
Commercial guide
Low-MOQ custom packaging with a 250-unit planning minimum.
UPG's low-MOQ custom packaging starts with a 250-unit planning minimum for every current product family. Custom-production pricing remains quote-based because structure, dimensions, material, print, finish, quantity, and delivery destination change the manufacturing plan. The final written quote confirms price, scope, freight, duties, taxes, payment, production timing, and delivery terms.
Commercial facts reviewed 2026-09-27. A final written quote or agreement controls each custom-production project.
Ordering custom mailer boxes
Your mailer order, from first brief to print.
Custom printed corrugated mailer boxes from 250 units, with kraft or white surfaces, outside or inside-and-outside printing, and fitted inserts. Start with what you know; we help work out the size, artwork and production details.
- First response
One-business-day response target
UPG targets an initial response within one business day. Final pricing may require specification review.
- Artwork support
Free dieline & two design revisions
Mailer orders include a custom dieline, basic artwork preparation and checking, a digital proof file and two rounds of design-file revisions at no extra charge. You can request a quote before your print files are ready. Printing begins only after you approve the final design file.
- Quantity comparison
250, 500 or 1,000 units
Compare the same size, board, artwork and insert at each quantity. Your written quote sets out the price and included services.
- Standard production
Approximately 7 business days
Standard mailer production takes approximately 7 business days, starting after you approve the final design file. Complex structures, specialty finishes and larger runs can take longer; your quote confirms the schedule. Shipping time is separate.
- Rush production
4–7 business days when eligible
Rush mailer production may be available in 4–7 business days after you approve the final design file. We review artwork, size, quantity, materials and capacity before confirming availability and any rush charge. Shipping time is separate.
- Shipping
Shipping included in your quoted price
Shipping costs are included in your quoted total for the agreed destination and service. Standard US transit is estimated at 2–5 business days after dispatch, subject to the confirmed destination and service. Your quote states whether duties and taxes are included and identifies any additional charges.
- Fit & print samples
Choose what you need to check
Use a finished Box Sample Kit to explore construction and print. For your exact product fit, ask about a project-specific sample and its cost and timing.
Explore the Box Sample Kit →
What 250 units means
A clear starting quantity, with every project detail reviewed.
Start with a planning quantity, then compare the structure, size, artwork, and delivery requirements that shape your project price.
What it covers
One reviewed specification
The quantity is evaluated against the approved structure, size, material, print, finish, and artwork for that project.
Sizes and artworks
Confirm every variant
Do not assume different sizes, structures, or artworks can be combined to reach 250 units. Ask UPG to review the proposed mix.
Pricing
Written project quote
The 250-unit minimum is not an instant unit price. The accepted quote confirms the exact quantity and commercial terms.
Prepare before you enquire
Two buyer guides turn the pricing inputs into a usable brief.
Planning MOQ
250 units
Custom pricing
Written quote
Initial response target
Within one business day
Price factors
What changes a custom-packaging quote.
A useful price comparison has to keep the structure and specification consistent. These are the main inputs reviewed before final pricing is confirmed.
Structure and dimensions
The packaging format, finished size, closure, insert, and assembly method affect material use and production setup.
Material and construction
Paperboard, kraft, corrugated board, rigid-board construction, flexible film, and required performance are reviewed for the chosen format.
Print and finishes
Print coverage, color route, interior printing, foil, spot UV, embossing, debossing, windows, and other details can change production requirements. For UPG quotation purposes, on an otherwise unchanged specification, a CMYK process print basis is treated as equivalent to two PMS colors; four PMS colors, CMYK plus spot color(s), or a revised print specification require written price confirmation.
Production quantity
The planning minimum is 250 units. The quoted quantity and any requested quantity breaks are priced against the approved specification.
Delivery destination
Freight service, destination, duties, taxes, import requirements, documentation, and delivery terms are confirmed per project.
Proofing and project requirements
Artwork readiness, samples, proofing, compatibility, compliance, and market-specific requirements are reviewed where applicable.
Like-for-like review
Compare quotes on one specification.
Use the same project brief for every quotation so the next review can identify what is included, still open, or needs to be confirmed.
- Structure and finished dimensions
- Material plus print and finish requirements
- One quantity or the requested quantity breaks
- Insert and closure requirements
- Delivery destination and the requested freight, duties, and taxes scope
- Proof or sample status
Quote inputs
What to send for a useful first review.
You can start with an incomplete brief. Known details reduce follow-up questions and help UPG compare the correct manufacturing route.
- 01Packaging type or the product that needs packaging
- 02Finished dimensions, or product dimensions if the box size is not known
- 03Target quantity, starting from the 250-unit planning MOQ
- 04Material, print, and finish preferences
- 05Intended use and any compatibility or market requirements
- 06Delivery country, city, and postal code
- 07Artwork, reference images, dielines, or an existing sample when available
One planning minimum
250 units across all five custom product families.
The planning MOQ is consistent. Final feasibility, specification, and pricing are still reviewed for the selected format and project.
Custom Printed Corrugated Mailer Boxes
- Planning MOQ
- 250 units
- Best for
- PR kits, subscription boxes, ecommerce packaging, and branded presentation
Custom Tuck Boxes
- Planning MOQ
- 250 units
- Best for
- Retail products, cosmetics, food cartons, and everyday secondary packaging
Custom Magnetic Boxes
- Planning MOQ
- 250 units
- Best for
- Premium gifts, beauty, apparel, electronics, and launch collections
Custom Collapsible Magnetic Boxes
- Planning MOQ
- 250 units
- Best for
- Apparel, beauty sets and premium gifts with flat storage before packing
Custom Mylar Bags
- Planning MOQ
- 250 units
- Best for
- Coffee, packaged food, supplements, liquid-product formats, child-resistant options, and flexible packaging
Written terms
What the final quote must confirm.
Do not assume a cost, service, or delivery term from a general website statement. The accepted written quote or agreement is the project record.
- Approved packaging structure, dimensions, and production specification
- Quoted quantity, price, and the items expressly included in that price
- Artwork, sample, proof, and approval requirements where applicable
- Payment, production timing, packing, freight, and delivery terms
- Duties, taxes, documentation, and other project-specific conditions
Fixed-price evaluation
Sample kits are separate from custom production.
These are the only fixed-price products in this commercial guide. Custom production still requires a written quote.
UPG-BOX-SAMPLE-KIT-001
UPG Custom Box Sample Kit
$19.99 USD
The full $19.99 kit price is credited toward your first custom packaging production order with UPG.
Review the exact kit →UPG-MYLAR-BAG-SAMPLE-KIT-001
UPG Mylar Bag Sample Kit
$19.99 USD
The full $19.99 kit price is credited toward your first custom packaging production order with UPG.
Review the exact kit →Pricing FAQ
Direct answers before you enquire.
These answers describe UPG's current public commercial model. Project-specific written terms remain controlling.
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Share the product, dimensions, quantity, intended use, and destination. UPG will review the structure, specification, pricing, and delivery plan.