How to Request a Custom Packaging Quote

1. Name the packaging style and product

Name the package type first: folding carton, cosmetic box, paper gift box, clear PET box, self-adhesive label or another requested component. Then state what will be packed, including the product dimensions, filled weight and orientation when fit or strength matters.

2. State finished size in a clear order

Give the finished length, width and height with the measurement unit, or send an approved dieline. For labels, state the finished label size and application surface. A reference photo helps explain structure, but it does not replace dimensions.

3. Use a packaging quotation checklist

A packaging quotation is built from measurable production inputs. Mark any item that is undecided so the factory knows where a recommendation or confirmation is required.

• Product type or packaging style
• Product or container dimensions and weight
• Finished packaging size, dieline or reference status
• Material and thickness if known
• Artwork status, printing colors and requested finishing
• Order quantity per design, size or SKU
• Packing format or label application method
• Shipping country, sample need and target timing

4. Separate confirmed details from requests

If artwork is ready, send the production file after first contact and identify every requested finish layer. If it is not ready, share print coverage, brand colors and panel requirements. A finish, material, insert, window or special structure should remain a request until the factory confirms it for the project.

5. Include quantity, SKU plan and destination

State the quantity per size or artwork version rather than only a combined total. Include sample needs, expected repeat-order pattern if known, packing requirements and the shipping country. These details help separate the production quotation from any later freight discussion.

6. Compare quotations on the same specification

Before comparing suppliers, check that every quotation uses the same finished size, material and thickness, print coverage, finish, quantity and packing basis. If one input changes, ask for the quotation to be revised rather than treating two different specifications as the same price.

7. Check what each quotation includes and excludes

Ask each supplier to identify the production specification, quantity tier, sample or tooling items, packing basis, freight basis and any excluded request separately. This is a buyer-side comparison checklist, not a statement of CHL payment, freight or production terms. Confirm the actual quotation line by line before ordering.

Example custom packaging RFQ

Synthetic example: “Please review a printed folding carton for a skincare bottle. Product size: 40 × 40 × 120 mm; finished box size to be confirmed; paperboard recommendation requested; outside color printing; hot-stamped logo requested; 5,000 units; artwork in progress; shipping country: [country].” Replace every example value with the actual project details before sending.