Buyer questions · Comparisons
Folding carton or rigid box: how do MOQ and freight compare?
Folding cartons for the everyday line, rigid boxes for gift sets.
1Folding carton: board weight and style
300g board for 30–50ml, 350g above 100ml; tuck-end for fast hand packing, crash-lock for high-volume single SKUs. EU exports need space on the carton for the RP address, batch code, PAO and ingredient list.
2Rigid box: the insert sets the impression
1.5–2.0mm greyboard wrapped in paper; EVA inserts are cheap but plasticky, moulded pulp costs more but keeps the box mono-material. Drawer boxes need 0.5–1mm clearance, adjusted for humid seasons.
3Overwrap and tamper evidence
A BOPP overwrap with tear tape gives tamper evidence and moisture protection; POF shrink film for bundles, PVC is no longer accepted in most export markets.
Follow-up questions
- Q:Can the carton be skipped?
- A:Yes for many e-commerce lines; but if the mandatory EU text does not fit the label, the carton or a leaflet has to carry it.
- Q:Do cartons need eco credentials?
- A:EU, Japanese and Korean buyers often ask for FSC board and soy inks; skipping lamination for aqueous varnish keeps the carton mono-material.
Figures sourced from:包材库 · 纸盒与套装质检体系 · 来料检验
Updated 2026-09-16
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