Custom Straight Tuck End Boxes
If you’ve ever picked up a cosmetics box, a candle box, or a small retail item off a shelf, you’ve probably held a straight tuck end box without knowing its name. It’s one of the most common packaging styles in the world — and one of the easiest to customize for your brand.
US Packagings LLC prints custom straight tuck end boxes in the stock, thickness and finish that fits your product and your budget. Whether you need plain, unprinted cartons or a fully custom design with your logo and colors, we build it to your exact specs — made in the USA, with a 12-business-day production turnaround on most orders.
Material
SBS C1S
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SBS C2S
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Brown Kraft
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White Kraft
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Black Kraft
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Metallic Paper
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Holographic
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Textured
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Printing Methods
Offset Print
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Digital Print
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UV Print
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Ink
Water-based Inks
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Fluorescent Color Inks
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Oil Based Inks
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Pantone
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Pantone Metallic
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Sampling Kit — Our Portfolio in a Box
Not ready to design your own box yet? Start here. This kit shows real work we've done for other brands. See our quality first. Then decide.
Inside Every Kit:
- Real samples from past client orders
- A mix of box styles to compare
- Every stock type (Cardboard, Kraft, Corrugated, Rigid)
- All finishing options, side by side
Cost: $1 for the kit + $30 flat shipping
Turnaround: 4-6 business days
The fastest, lowest-cost way to see what we can do.
Custom Sample — Your Exact Box, Made Real
This isn't a mockup. It's your real box. Built to your style. Your stock. Your finish.
Cardboard / Kraft — $99
3-4 pieces. Your box style, stock, one-side print, and finish.
Corrugated — $149
3-4 pieces. Your box style, stock, one-side print, and finish. Great for shipping-grade packaging.
Rigid Stock — $199
3-4 pieces. Your box style, stock, one-side print, and finish. Best for premium, luxury packaging.
Turnaround: 8-10 business days
Want more? Add insert, both-side print, Spot UV, Foil Stamp, Embossing, Debossingand more. Each add-on is $20.
Your sample goes through the same process as your final order. No surprises later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Curious about how custom packaging works, or have a specific question?
Get in touch with our team — chat with us live, fill out a contact form, or call 1 (816) 208-7154 to talk to a packaging expert right away.
What is a custom tuck box?
A custom tuck box is a folding carton that closes using tuck-style flaps instead of glue, tape, or locking tabs. It's custom when you choose the size, stock, and print design to match your product and brand. The two most popular styles of tuck boxes are straight tuck end and reverse tuck end.
What is a straight tuck end box?
A straight tuck end box has top and bottom flaps that both fold in the same direction, usually toward the back of the box. This keeps the front panel clean and uninterrupted, which makes it a popular choice for branded retail packaging. It's different from a reverse tuck end box, where the flaps fold opposite ways.
What are the different types of tuck boxes?
The main types are straight tuck end (STE), reverse tuck end (RTE), and tab lock or auto-bottom boxes. Each style differs in how the flaps close and how the box handles reopening. Straight tuck end is best for a clean front panel; reverse tuck end works well when the box gets opened and closed often.
How much does a tuck box usually cost?
Cost depends on stock thickness, finish, print complexity, and order quantity. Plain, unprinted boxes in lighter stock cost less than full-color custom designs with foil or embossing. Larger orders bring the per-unit price down significantly compared to small runs.
What are the benefits of straight tuck end boxes?
They're used across cosmetics, food, supplements, retail goods, and subscription box packaging. The clean front panel makes them ideal for branding, window cutouts, and shelf display. They also assemble quickly by hand, which matters for teams fulfilling a lot of orders.
How do I create my own custom boxes?
Start with your product's exact dimensions, then choose a stock weight and finish that fits the weight and look you want. You'll need print-ready artwork sized to a straight tuck end box template (dieline), which we provide once your order is placed. If you don't have a designer, our team can help build the artwork for you at no extra fee.
What are the best companies offering custom straight tuck end boxes for small businesses?
Look for a company that lets you order small test runs, offers multiple stock and thickness options, and provides design support without extra fees. Turnaround time and minimum order quantity matter just as much as price for growing brands. US Packagings LLC works directly with small-to-mid-sized and DTC businesses, with a 100-box minimum and a 12-business-day turnaround.
