Shapes & Structures
- Round, square, rectangular, oval, heart, and ball tins
- Hinged, slip lid, window lid, and drawer styles
- Custom molded shapes for unique brand identity
- Inserts, partitions, and nested tray options
Customization
From Design to Delivery
A clear, proven workflow so you always know what happens next — from first brief to boxes at your door.
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Share Your Requirements
Tell us your product, target dimensions, quantity, and any reference images. We recommend the best mold, lid style, and coating for your use case.
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Design & Artwork
Send your logo and artwork, or work with our in-house designers. We provide dieline templates and guide bleed, safe zones, and print specifications.
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Digital Proof Approval
Review a detailed digital proof showing print placement, colors, and finishes. Revisions are included until you sign off — no production starts without your approval.
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Production & Quality Control
Your tins move through cutting, forming, printing, and coating. Every batch passes inspection for print registration, lacquer coverage, and structural integrity.
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Packaging & Delivery
Finished tins are packed for safe transit and shipped to all 50 US states. Track your order and receive documentation for compliance and retail requirements.
Customization Capabilities
Shapes, printing, and finishes engineered to make your brand impossible to ignore on the shelf.
Printing Options
- Offset lithography for high-volume, sharp detail
- Screen printing for bold spot colors and textures
- Full-wrap and 360° cylindrical print coverage
- Pantone matching, barcodes, and regulatory text
Finishes & Coatings
- Matte, gloss, satin, and soft-touch finishes
- Embossing, debossing, and spot UV highlights
- FDA-compliant food-grade interior lacquer
- Anti-corrosion and moisture-resistant coatings
Lid & Closure Options
- Friction-fit, hinged, screw-top, and push-turn lids
- Child-resistant (CRC) closures for regulated products
- Clear PET window lids for product visibility
- Stackable and reusable closure designs
Branding Enhancements
- Raised logo embossing for premium tactile feel
- Metallic inks and foil-stamped accents
- Inside-lid printing for coupons or messaging
- Custom pantone brand color programs
Volume & Logistics
- MOQ from 50 units on existing molds
- Sample runs before full production
- Blanket order programs for seasonal brands
- Freight and pallet shipping for large orders
Technical Specifications & Compliance
Material data and certifications B2B buyers need for food, retail, and export packaging decisions.
| Specification | Details |
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| Base Material | Electrolytic tinplate (ETP) — MR / SPCC grade |
| Tinplate Thickness | 0.20 mm – 0.35 mm (custom per product weight & structure) |
| Interior Coating | FDA-compliant food-grade lacquer (BPA-free); gold / clear options |
| Exterior Finish | Matte, gloss, satin varnish; spot UV and soft-touch available |
| Print Method | Offset lithography, screen print, digital (sample / short runs) |
| Color Matching | Pantone Coated & Uncoated; CMYK process color |
| Food Safety | FDA 21 CFR compliant coatings; LFGB (EU) available on request |
| Quality Management | ISO 9001 certified production facilities |
| Recyclability | 100% recyclable tinplate; global recycling rate 90%+ |
| Child-Resistant Options | CPSC-compliant CRC closures for cannabis & pharma categories |
| Documentation | Material certificates, coating specs, and test reports on request |
| Standard Lead Time | 10–14 business days post artwork approval |
Dieline / Template Download Section
Frequently Asked Questions About Custom Tin Boxes
Our standard minimum starts at 50 units for most styles using existing mold sizes. For fully custom dimensions, minimums start at 100–500 units. We accommodate sample orders for product testing. Contact us and we'll find a practical path forward.
Yes. All food-contact tins use food-grade tinplate with an FDA-compliant food-grade lacquer interior coating. This prevents metal-to-food interaction, moisture transfer, and corrosion. Our materials are BPA-free.
Standard production completes in 10–14 business days from artwork approval. Rush production is available for urgent orders. Contact our team before placing a rush order to confirm capacity.
Yes. We print logos, brand names, barcodes, and regulatory text on all tin surfaces using offset lithography, screen printing, or digital printing. Full 360-degree print coverage is available on round and cylindrical tin formats.
A hinged tin has an attached lid that opens like a book, closing with a snap or friction fit. A sliding lid tin (drawer tin) has a sleeve that slides over an inner tray. Hinged tins suit gift and food packaging. Sliding lids are preferred by cannabis, cosmetic, and pharma brands.
Yes. Our CRC tin closures use multi-step mechanisms that meet CPSC regulations and state cannabis packaging requirements. Available in sliding drawer, screw-top, and push-and-turn configurations. Over 80% of children under five cannot open them within five minutes.
Tinplate carries a global recycling rate over 90% — among the highest of any packaging material. Unlike single-use plastic, tinplate recycles indefinitely without quality loss. Many customers reuse tin boxes for storage, extending your brand's daily visibility.
Yes. Every order includes free dieline templates, a free digital proof, and access to our in-house design team for artwork creation or adjustment. We accept AI, EPS, PDF, and PNG files. Artwork corrections are handled at no extra charge.
We produce small, medium, large, and jumbo sizes across all tin styles. Custom sizes are available for brands with specific dimension requirements — provide your product dimensions and we engineer the tin around your product.
Yes. We ship to all 50 US states. Qualifying wholesale orders ship free. For large volumes we offer freight shipping and blanket order programmes — place one order, draw inventory over 6–12 months at a locked unit price.
Request a Customization Quote
Share your tin style, quantity, and design files — receive a detailed quote within 4 business hours. Upload artwork directly or describe your project below.
- Free design support & digital proof
- Upload AI, EPS, PDF, or PNG artwork
- Low minimums from 50 units
- Food-grade, FDA-compliant materials
- Free digital proof before production
- Fast 8–12 business day turnaround