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Custom cigarette boxes built for US tobacco brands and legal hemp/herbal cigarette lines that need retail-ready flip-top or slide packs. We print short runs from 100 units in shape-holding paperboard — with hinged-lid flip-top construction, inner frames, tamper seals, foil and soft-touch finishes, and layouts that reserve space for the Surgeon General warnings, age-restriction copy, and batch coding US tobacco retail requires.
Built for US tobacco brands, boutique cigarette blenders, and legal hemp or herbal smoking-product brands packaging cigarette-format sticks for adult consumers.
Meet industry standards with Custom Cigarette Boxes featuring required health warnings and tamper-evident seals. Choose from compliant materials, security features, and minimalist designs for legal tobacco products.
About Custom Cigarette Boxes
What is a custom cigarette box?
A custom cigarette box is a printed hinged-lid flip-top pack, slide-tray pack, or rigid construction sized to hold 10, 20, or specialty counts of tobacco, hemp, or herbal cigarettes for adult consumers. It is engineered around three constraints: a precise mechanical structure so the flip-top and inner frame work reliably, a heavy compliance load (Surgeon General warnings, age-restriction copy, batch codes), and a narrow band of remaining real estate to land the brand. Related formats: electronic cigarette boxes, e-cigarette liquid packaging, and vape packaging. For premium tobacco crossover see custom cigar boxes.
Compliance and required warnings
US tobacco packaging is governed by the FDA Center for Tobacco Products and, for cigarettes specifically, requires Surgeon General warning statements rotated per federal rules and placed with specific size, color, and position requirements. State tobacco tax stamps, minimum-age retail restrictions, and, in some jurisdictions, plain-packaging or menthol restrictions may also apply. Our designers reserve dedicated panel space for the warning statements, tax-stamp placement, batch and lot codes, and age-restriction copy your compliance team supplies. Our packaging must not target minors — imagery, colors, and characters that appeal to youth are off the table. We do not provide legal advice — customer is responsible for confirming the exact warning rotation, size, and state-specific requirements for the markets they sell in.
Structural styles
- Hinged-lid flip-top packs — the standard 20-count cigarette structure with inner frame.
- Slide-tray packs — an alternative familiar structure for boutique and premium brands.
- Rigid two-piece constructions — for limited-edition and prestige tobacco tiers.
- 10-count and specialty-count packs — for regional and boutique SKUs.
Sizing, materials, and sustainability
Standard 20-count king-size and 100mm packs, plus 10-count and specialty formats to your spec. Stock is 18pt to 24pt SBS or rigid chipboard-wrap for premium; kraft is available for craft, roll-your-own-adjacent, and hemp-cigarette positioning. Soft-touch matte lamination, foil stamping, embossing, and spot UV all work within the constrained non-warning area.
Ordering
MOQ is 100 units for cardstock cartons. Production is 7–10 business days with 3–5 day rush available. Free 3D mockup, physical sample (refunded on your first order) on request, free dieline support, free US shipping, no setup, plate, or die charges. Per-unit pricing improves at volume — request a tiered quote.
Why US brands choose us for custom cigarette boxes
Custom Box Printing manufactures custom cigarette boxes from our US production facility, with free standard shipping anywhere in the contiguous United States and a 7–10 business day turnaround. We've printed custom cigarette boxes for solo founders launching their first product line, growing direct-to-consumer brands placing 5,000-unit runs, and established retail brands with 50,000+ unit production schedules — and we treat all three the same: low MOQs (100-unit runs), free design support, no setup or die-plate charges, and a 3D digital mockup before anything goes to press.
Every custom cigarette boxes order includes free in-house dieline and artwork support — our US-based designers will polish your existing files, or build a custom dieline from scratch to fit your exact product dimensions. We send you a 3D mockup to confirm look and proportions before production. For color-critical work, request a physical sample free — let’s talk about a customized sample so you can confirm the look before a full run.
Custom Cigarette Boxes — specifications & options
| Industrial Use | Retail, Cannabis, Hemp |
|---|---|
| Paper Type | Paperboard |
| Feature | Paperboard packaging (kraft and recycled-content options) |
| Logo | Customer's Logo |
| Dimension (W + D + L) | Available in any Custom Shapes and Sizes |
| Quantities | Minimum 100 units |
| Paper Stock | Available Premium Stock on 12pt./14pt/16pt/18pt/24pt cardstock or Corrugated Stock |
| Printing | Full color CMYK /PMS (Pantone Matching System) Printing Process |
| Finishing | Gloss Lamination, Matte Lamination, Gloss AQ, Gloss UV, Matte UV, Spot UV, Embossing, Foiling |
| Included Options | Optional UV Coating For extra shine and Durability |
| Proof | Flat View, 3D Mock-up, Physical Sampling (On request) |
| Turnaround | 7–10 business days after artwork approval (rush available) |
| Shipping | Free shipping within the contiguous US |
| Sample | Available |
| Design | Free design support |
Materials, print, and finish options
A cigarette flip-top is one of the most precisely engineered folding-carton structures in retail: a hinged lid, an inner frame that holds the sticks square, and tolerances tight enough that the lid closes the same way every time. We build the pack on 18pt to 24pt SBS in a shape-holding paperboard, with rigid chipboard-wrap constructions for premium tiers. Full-color CMYK with optional Pantone matching keeps brand color exact; soft-touch matte lamination, foil stamping, and embossing carry the premium tobacco visual language in the narrow band of real estate the mandated warnings leave.
Available finishes include:
- Lamination: Gloss, matte, soft-touch, or velvet finish for a premium hand-feel.
- Foil stamping: Gold, silver, copper, or custom foil colors for high-visibility brand marks.
- Embossing & debossing: Tactile raised or recessed surface effects on logo or key artwork.
- Spot UV: Selective gloss coating that creates contrast against matte areas.
- Eco-friendly options: Recycled kraft, widely recyclable paperboard and water-based inks.
- Compliance: soy-based inks; child-resistant-style constructions for CBD/cannabis on request.
If you're not sure which combination will work best for your custom cigarette boxes, mention it in your quote request — our team will recommend the right material, print spec, and finish based on your product, budget, and brand positioning.
How to order your custom cigarette boxes
- Request a quote — use the "Get Free Quote" button on this page, or call (855) 792-3890 (toll free). Tell us your box style, dimensions, quantity, material preferences, and any deadline.
- We respond within 1 business day with pricing, lead times, and material recommendations. No pressure, no commitment.
- Free design + 3D mockup — we build your dieline (or polish your existing artwork) and send you a 3D digital mockup to approve.
- Optional physical sample — request a custom sample (refunded on your first order) to hold the real box in hand — let’s talk it through.
- Production & free US shipping — once you approve, we print and ship in 7–10 business days, free anywhere in the United States.
Custom Cigarette Boxes Weight and Price Calculator
Get an instant weight estimate (per box, total order, and shipping dimensional weight) and a per-unit price estimate for your custom cigarette boxes. Enter dimensions in inches or centimeters — the calculator converts automatically. For a firm quote, request a free quote.
Pick your box material
Choose the stock first — each calculator below has its own length × width × height inputs.
Part 1 Weight calculator
Finished box weight and the dimensional weight US carriers (USPS, UPS, FedEx) use for shipping.
Dim weight uses the US domestic divisor of 166 (L × W × H ÷ 166 in pounds). Carriers bill the greater of actual or dimensional weight.
Part 2 Price calculator
Instant per-unit and total estimate in the US-market range for the spec below. Firm pricing requires your artwork and exact spec.
US-market estimate based on 2026 rates. Exact pricing depends on artwork, exact stock, Pantone requirements, and finish combinations. No setup, die, or plate fees at any quantity.
Custom Cigarette Boxes — Frequently Asked Questions
