Custom Tin Boxes for Food, Gifts, Cosmetics and Industrial Use
Explore practical custom tin packaging options by application, size, structure and order volume. Melinco supports existing-tool projects, print customization and fully custom tooling.
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Start with the intended product and market. Each category page explains suitable structures, typical thickness, customization options, MOQ and lead time considerations.
Food Tin Boxes
Tin packaging for tea, coffee, candy, cookies, spices and other packaged foods.
Gift Tin Boxes
Premium and promotional tins for seasonal gifts, corporate sets and retail packaging.
Cosmetic Tin Boxes
Custom tins for balms, solid perfume, powders and skincare packaging applications.
Industrial Tin Boxes
Durable tins for tools, hardware, small parts, samples and workshop packaging.
How to Select the Right Tin Box
A good starting specification combines application, dimensions, structure, material thickness, decoration and production quantity.
1. Application
Define what the tin will hold and the required protection, presentation and contact conditions.
2. Size & Shape
Common shapes include round, square, rectangular, heart, hexagonal and other custom forms.
3. Lid Structure
Options include hinged lids, slip lids, sliding lids, screw tops, handles and custom constructions.
4. Tinplate Thickness
0.21–0.23 mm is common for food and gift tins; heavier structures may use 0.25–0.35 mm.
5. Printing & Finish
Choose colors, graphics, embossing, spot UV or foil according to design and feasibility.
6. MOQ & Lead Time
MOQ and timing depend on whether you use an existing mold, light customization or a fully custom structure.
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Discuss Your PackagingTypical MOQ by Customization Level
MOQ depends on tooling, size, structure, printing and finishing. These ranges are practical starting points; final quantity is confirmed after specification review.
| Project type | Typical MOQ | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Existing mold + standard size | 500–1,000 pcs | Suitable for trial orders and smaller brands |
| Light customization | 1,000–3,000 pcs | Printing or color changes using an existing structure |
| Full customization | 3,000–5,000 pcs | New tooling and dedicated print; some projects require more |
| Small / simple design | 300–500 pcs possible | Subject to feasibility and a higher unit price |
| Large / complex construction | 5,000–10,000+ pcs | Embossing, custom shapes or multi-material structures |