ChengYi Packaging has reduced mass-production lead time to 28–32 calendar days for FSC-certified gift boxes this peak season, freeing up to two weeks of campaign flexibility for North American and EU importers facing the late-Thanksgiving calendar and volatile ocean rates.
1. Why Speed Matters Now
- Late Thanksgiving (27 Nov) compresses the US promotional window by six days
- Freightos Baltic Index Asia→USWC up c. 15–20 % since August; carriers forecast US$800–1,500 peak surcharge after 10 December
- Google Trends “custom gift boxes” query volume +30–40 % YoY in September-October
- Brands that land inventory before Cyber-Monday cut-off avoid 8–12 % discounting for stock-outs
2. Specification Covered Under 30-Day Window
- Fold-flat mailer drawer – saves ≈45 % freight cube, 3-step pop-up
- Magnetic-close drawer – hidden magnets, ideal for beauty advent or electronics
Size window: 80–350 mm L × 60–250 mm W × 30–120 mm H; MOQ 3,000 pcs/SKU
Surface: matte/soft-touch PP, spot UV, foil, emboss; kraft/PET/foam inserts quoted case-by-case
3. Hardware & Capacity Behind the Acceleration
- Heidelberg XL-106 6+1 (2025) – mechanical 18,000 sph, run 14–16k sph
- Kolbus Auto-Box drawer gluer 600 pcs/hr + camera verification
- 10,000 m² GMP 100 k dust-free hall; ≈3 M pcs/month routine output
- 300 t FSC greyboard buffer + ribbon reel safety stock → material wait eliminated
4. Indicative Commercial Terms (FOB Shenzhen)
- Rigid drawer 150×100×70 mm, matte PP, ribbon:
– 5,000 pcs: US$1.10–1.30 / pc
– 10,000 pcs: US$0.90–1.10 / pc (range derived from Oct-Nov peer quotes; final FOB subject to artwork) - DDP add-on: USWC US$0.25–0.35 / pc (18–20 days); EU North €0.31–0.40 / pc (22–25 days)
- Payment: 30 % PO + 70 % B/L copy; LC ≥ US$100 k accepted
- Artwork freeze: +7 days; late changes ≈ US$120 / plate
5. 32-Day Gantt (FOB) – How It Works
1. Get a quote
Send us a quote with the details about quantity, design, logo, size, expected arrival time, etc.
2. Design
Artwork design confirmation with us. (PDF, CD, A, etc.)
3. Making a sample
To make sure the product satisfies you, we suggest making a sample before bulk order production. Making a mock-up sample for 1-3 days. Artwork design to confirm with you.
4.Production
Any details for confirmation start of production.The time will depend on your quantities, generally 7-12days.
5.QC&Packing
Before delivery, our QC inspector or customer will check the quality, no problems will keep giing next process.
6. Delivery Service
We will confirm the address with you again. If you have no forwarder in China,we will help you find or offer you delivery service.
6. Compliance Credentials
- FSC® Chain-of-Custody FSC-C1XXXX
- EU 94/62/EC heavy-metal <100 ppm total
- REACH, CA Prop 65, ASTM D6866 biodegradability
- Sedex 4-pillar 2025 – zero critical findings
7. Quality Gate – Copy/Paste Into PO
☐ Board moisture ≤ 8 %
☐ ΔE ≤ 2.0
☐ Compression ≥ 8 kN
☐ Ribbon pull ≥ 30 N
☐ Drop 1.2 m zero split
☐ Barcode grade ≥ C
8. Case Snapshot – Toronto Candle Advent Calendar
- 48,000 rigid drawer boxes, 24 compartments
- PO 1 Oct – DDP Seattle 29 Oct (28 days)
- Client gained 5 extra selling days before the Amazon FBA Thanksgiving cut-off
About ChengYi Packaging
Founded in 2005, with a 30,000 m² Dongguan campus, five Heidelberg presses, ≈and approximately 45 million boxes shipped annually to 36 countries. Certifications: FSC, BRCS, Sedex, ISO 9001, ISO 14001.
*All prices and transit indications are based on October-November 2025 market ranges; final FOB/DDP quotes are subject to confirmed artwork, quantity, and real-time carrier surcharges.
