How to Request a Custom Packaging Quote | Checklist & Template

To request a custom packaging quote, share your product, box style, dimensions, quantity per design, printing and delivery destination. Photos or drawings help clarify the brief. If a specification is undecided, describe the packing job and ask for a recommendation.

Open kraft box beside a folded garment and ruler, illustrating product measurements and box fit — Measure the product in its packed arrangement, then confirm the box’s usable inner space.

Have a product, quantity and destination? Request a packaging quote here. Add size and printing details if you have them.

1. Custom box quotation requirements

Input	Include	그것이 중요한 이유
제품	Items per box, packed weight, photos and intended use.	Defines the fit and protection needed.
Box size	L × W × H, units and internal/external measurement basis.	Avoids quoting a box that cannot fit the contents.
Structure	Mailer, folding carton, drawer or magnetic gift box; reference photo if available.	Defines construction, assembly and opening style.
Quantity	Pieces per size and artwork; realistic price tiers.	Separates each design’s production quantity.
재료	Known board specification, appearance and handling needs.	Allows an appropriate board to be specified.
인쇄	Inside/outside surfaces, colors, artwork and finishing areas.	Defines print coverage and decoration costs.
Interior	Insert, accessories, product layout and flat/assembled delivery.	Includes the complete packing configuration.
Delivery	Country, city, postal code and required arrival date.	Enables freight and schedule assessment.

Need a recommendation? Describe the job: “one folded T-shirt, parcel shipping, natural kraft appearance.”
Comparing options? Ask for a base configuration and separately priced upgrades.
Budget target? State whether it covers boxes only or also setup, inserts and delivery.

2. Size, structure and printing: the details that change a quote

Keep three measurements separate

Measurement	What it describes
Product envelope	Space occupied by all contents in their packed arrangement, including wrapping.
Internal box size	Usable space inside the assembled box. Inserts and closures can reduce it.
External box size	Overall assembled dimensions used for storage and shipping planning.

Label dimensions as “internal L × W × H, mm” and add an orientation sketch.
Measure the largest packed arrangement when several items share one box.
Confirm fit with a sample; clearance depends on the product, board and interior.

Working in inches, cm or mm? Use the Box Dimensions Calculator to convert L × W × H before sending your brief. Keep the internal or external measurement label with the result.

Choose the structure around its job

Shipping and handling

State weight, fragility and parcel-shipping use.
Clarify whether the box is the outer shipper.
Describe inserts or separation between items.

Retail and gift presentation

Specify opening style and product display.
Identify drawer, magnetic or folding formats.
State whether a separate transport carton is needed.

Material detail: “kraft” alone does not specify board construction. Ask for the proposed grade, thickness or weight, and surface treatment. A folding carton and a corrugated mailer are different configurations, even at the same size.

Make printing easy to price

Mark the surfaces: outside, inside or both.
Identify the colors: full-color artwork, a single logo color or a specified spot-color reference.
Locate finishes: foil, embossing, coating or other decoration areas.
State artwork readiness: concept, ready for review or approved.

No final artwork yet? Send the logo and approximate print coverage. Ask which dieline, bleed and file format are needed before artwork approval. Recheck the quotation when the final artwork is ready.

3. Example: a clothing mailer inquiry

Field	Example brief
목차	One folded cotton T-shirt in a paper sleeve; about 350 g packed.
Product size	250 × 190 × 35 mm, L × W × H. Please recommend an internal box size.
Box	Tuck-top corrugated mailer, natural kraft appearance; board open for recommendation.
Quantity	Quote 1,000 and 3,000 pieces separately; one size and one design.
Print	One-color logo outside; plain inside; no insert.
Delivery	London, UK, SW1A 1AA. Requested arrival: 15 January 2027.
예시	Plain fit sample first; product photos and logo concept available.

4. Request your custom packaging quote

Prefer email? View a short English inquiry example

Subject: Custom clothing mailer quotation

Hello Youzao Team,
Please quote 1,000 and 3,000 kraft corrugated mailers for one folded T-shirt. The packed product is 250 × 190 × 35 mm and about 350 g. We need a one-color logo outside, plain inside and delivery to London, UK. Please recommend the board and internal size, and list sample, setup and freight charges separately.

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5. Compare quotations on the same basis

Compare	승인 전에 확인하세요
Box specification	Same structure, dimension basis, board, printing and insert.
Order quantity	Pieces per size and artwork; applicable MOQ and price tier.
Separate costs	Samples, tooling, artwork, finishes, packing and freight.
Delivery scope	Destination, delivery basis and excluded duties or taxes.
Schedule	Sample timing, production timing and the event that starts each lead time.
Quote validity	Currency, expiry date and assumptions that require a revision.

Compare the complete cost: goods subtotal + setup + samples + packing + logistics. Keep unconfirmed charges visible rather than treating them as zero.

01 · Send requirementsProduct, quantity, size, printing and destination.

02 · Review the quoteCheck specification, inclusions and open decisions.

03 · Check the sampleReview fit, assembly, print and appearance.

04 · Approve the orderConfirm the final revision, artwork, price and schedule.

Three details that prevent re-quoting

Split the SKUs: “5,000 total” is incomplete if sizes or artwork differ.
Annotate reference photos: identify the shape, opening or finish you want; a photo does not specify board grade.
Give an arrival date: “next month” does not separate sampling, production and transit.

6. Common questions

Can I request a quote without a finished design?

Yes. Share the product, approximate quantity, reference style and destination. Add a logo or rough layout if available. Ask for an initial configuration and update it after artwork review.

What if I do not know the box size or material?

Send packed product measurements, weight and photos. Describe shipping or display needs so the supplier can propose the structure, internal size and board.

Should I request several price tiers?

Use quantities you can realistically order, listed per size and design. Ask for the minimum quantity separately; a requested price tier does not establish the MOQ.

Which sample should I request?

A plain structural sample helps assess size and assembly. A printed sample helps review appearance and decoration. Ask which parts of the final production specification each sample represents.

Are sampling and shipping included in the unit price?

Only if stated in the quotation. Request separate lines for samples, tooling, packing and freight, together with exclusions and any sample-credit terms.