Straight tuck end or reverse tuck end — which should I choose?

Straight tuck end keeps both flaps folding from the back for a clean display face. Reverse tuck end is cheaper to die-cut and nests better on the sheet, so it costs less at volume.

Can I add a window later without new tooling?

A window, hang hole or tamper-evident lock can be added at no tooling cost after the first die is made, which is why many buyers start plain and add features on the repeat run.

Is the carton suitable for direct food contact?

Food-grade board and inks are available for this structure. Tell us the product and market and we will specify the board and coating accordingly.

Kraft, white and green tuck-end folding carton packaging range

Kraft, white and green tuck-end folding cartons showing flap construction

Tuck-end cartons with removable white folded paperboard insert

Neutral tuck-end folding cartons used for unbranded skincare packaging

Folding Cartons · BC-FC24201

Straight & Reverse Tuck End Folding Carton

The most cost-effective retail carton — flat-shipped, hand-assembled in seconds, fully printable.

Lowest cost per unit at volume
Ships flat, assembles by hand or machine
Food-grade board and inks available
Barcode and variable-data printing supported

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From$0.32/ unit

at 1,000 pcs

Minimum order: 1,000 pcs

Ex-works price, excluding freight and duty. Freight is charged by weight, so it does not fall per unit as you order more — budget roughly USD 0.15–0.65 per unit depending on size, destination and whether the volume justifies sea freight. Final price depends on dimensions, board, printing and finishing.

Trial runs below the minimum are possible on digitally printed structures — ask us.

Board: 250–400 gsm SBS / kraft / FSC board
Structures: STE, RTE, seal end, auto-bottom
Coating: Aqueous, matte, gloss, soft touch
MOQ: 1,000 pcs
Lead time: 10–15 days
Options: PET window, hang hole, tamper lock

Product Details

Tuck end cartons close with folded flaps on both ends and need no glue at the point of packing. Straight tuck end (STE) keeps both flaps folding from the back for a clean face; reverse tuck end (RTE) is cheaper to die-cut and nests better on the sheet.

We print CMYK plus spot colours, with aqueous, matte or soft-touch coating. Add a window patch, hang hole or tamper-evident lock at no tooling cost after the first die.

Tuck End Carton FAQ

Straight tuck end or reverse tuck end — which should I choose?: Straight tuck end keeps both flaps folding from the back for a clean display face. Reverse tuck end is cheaper to die-cut and nests better on the sheet, so it costs less at volume.
Can I add a window later without new tooling?: A window, hang hole or tamper-evident lock can be added at no tooling cost after the first die is made, which is why many buyers start plain and add features on the repeat run.
Is the carton suitable for direct food contact?: Food-grade board and inks are available for this structure. Tell us the product and market and we will specify the board and coating accordingly.

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Your enquiry reaches an engineer, not a mailbox. Send dimensions and target volume and you get a structure recommendation and a quotation — no obligation.

What drives your unit price

Everything here is made to order, so there is no list price. These four decisions set it:

Structure: A rigid box is hand-assembled; a folding carton is die-cut and glued in one pass. This is usually the largest single factor.
Board and material: Greyboard, SBS, kraft or corrugated behave differently on cost, and specialty paper or fabric wraps sit above all of them.
Finishing: Foil, embossing, spot UV and soft-touch each add a pass. One well-placed process usually beats three competing ones.
Quantity: Make-ready is charged once whether you run 500 or 50,000, so unit price falls steeply across the first few thousand.

What to include

Product dimensions and gross weight
Quantity per order and annual volume
Materials and finishing you have in mind
Destination market and target date

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BC-FC24202

Auto Bottom Carton

Pre-glued crash-lock base that snaps into shape — faster packing lines, stronger load bearing.

$0.38+MOQ 1,000Read More →

Auto lock bottom skincare folding carton with recyclable paperboard divider

BC-FC24203

Window Carton

Show the product without opening the box — die-cut window with recyclable film patch.

$0.34+MOQ 2,000Read More →

Custom tuck end folding cartons with die-cut display windows

BC-FC24204

Sleeve & Tray Set

A printed outer sleeve over a folded tray — the standard structure for subscription and sample kits.

$1.40+MOQ 1,000Read More →

Custom cosmetic gift set packaging with paper sleeve and molded pulp insert

BC-FC24205

Custom Counter Display Boxes

Shelf-ready display units in printed micro-corrugated board, holding your retail cartons at the till point.

$2.20+MOQ 500Read More →

Custom retail counter display box with shelf-ready paperboard cartons

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