Artwork file
We start with the customer's artwork, die-line, color notes and part layout.
Need a custom tin box, but not sure where to start? TDTIN helps you choose the size, match existing molds, prepare artwork and move from sample approval to bulk tins with fewer surprises.
1991
Making custom tin boxes in Jiangsu, China.
50,000 sqm
Molds, design support, production, QC and packing under one roof.
3,000+
Existing molds to help avoid tooling you may not need.
6 lines
Automated lines for steady bulk tin production.
<100k pcs
Many orders can finish in about 25 days after PPS approval.
TDTIN has supported custom tin box projects for Amazon, Walmart, CVS, Disney and PetSmart. Each project depends on clear artwork review, steady PPS approval, bulk control and export-ready packing.
A low price is not enough. For a custom tin box project, you also need a supplier who can explain molds, artwork, samples and the risks that show up in bulk production.
Many custom tin box projects do not need a brand-new mold. Send us your product size and use. We will first look for a close existing tin size, then explain what changes would cost before you commit.
Share the product size, quantity and destination market. We first check whether a current tin size is close enough.
Round, square, rectangular, hinged, sliding, screw and window tins all work differently in use.
If a new mold is needed, we explain the steps before steel tooling and bulk production begin. You can also read how a prototype sample can reduce wasted tooling cost .
Use, shape, lid and finish all affect the quote. Start here, and we can check molds, samples and packing details faster.
Tell us the product, market and coating needs. These details affect odor control, test reports, inner coating and export packing.
Plan around shelf impact, opening feel and season timing. Inserts, embossing and finish choices can change both cost and sample approval.
Star, heart, truck, book-shaped, map-shaped and other custom shapes need early mold review, forming checks, edge control, lid fit and PPS approval.
Choose the lid by use, display and stability. Hinged, sliding, window, screw, slip and latch lids change the opening feel and sample check.
A useful custom tin box quote starts with the basics: size, use, quantity, artwork status and delivery country. With those details, we can check mold options and give you a clearer next step.
Tip for a faster reply: send the product size, target quantity and artwork status first. We can then see whether an existing mold may work.
Send what you have. We will help fill in the missing parts before preparing a custom tin box quote.
Here is a real C-TRON truck tin project path: artwork file, effect drawing, printed tinplate, physical sample, PPS (Pre-production Sample) approval and bulk tins.
We start with the customer's artwork, die-line, color notes and part layout.
The artwork is reviewed against the truck shape so the buyer can see the look before sampling.
A real sample checks the shape, lid fit, printing position, coating and opening feel.
The approved PPS (Pre-production Sample) becomes the reference for bulk production.
Bulk tins are produced, checked, packed and loaded for export based on the approved sample.
This short video shows one step in the production of Amazon gift tins on an automated line. It helps buyers see the real forming process before choosing a tin box supplier.
Tell Us Your Tin Box NeedsA custom tin box is more than a printed container. The lid fit, color, material thickness and export packing all affect how the final order feels and performs.
Talk to TDTIN About Your ProjectBulk color is compared with the approved PPS (Pre-production Sample) or color standard, not judged by eye alone.
We look at lid tightness, alignment, burrs, deformation, scratches and forming quality.
Cartons, dividers, bags, reinforced boxes and pallets are chosen based on tin shape and transport risk.
For custom tins, the approved PPS (Pre-production Sample) is the working reference for bulk production. It helps both sides check visible details before production moves too far.
A reliable tin box supplier should show more than a low unit price. Review the workshop, mold room, sample room, production lines and warehouse before you decide.
Tell Us Your Tin Box Needs
These reviews show what matters after the order starts: clear replies, careful artwork help, reliable samples, clean packing and steady custom tin box quality.
TDTIN is a great partner to have. They have top notch management staff that responds at all hours of the day, with excellent communication skills. Their response time in regards to answering messages and being able to complete projects on time with great care and quality is unmatched. We highly recommend them for your tin manufacturing needs.
Working with Lily, and the team at TDTIN was an absolute pleasure. Expectations were exceeded on every level. The team graciously guided us through artwork issues to ensure a perfect design, before taking the reins and making necessary adjustments for a beautiful, custom tin. Our tins were packaged individually, keeping them impeccably clean. Lily was kind and attentive to every communication. We are truly grateful for this team and the wonderful products they provide us with. We look forward to continuing our business relationship with them for many years!
I have to say TDTIN is a truly reliable partner and one-stop solution provider for packaging tins. They produced tin boxes to our exact requirements with high quality and efficiency, making the packages a natural companion to our products, perfect for promotion and marketing. And very important they always give a quick reaction when you send an e mail. When we have a packaging need next time, TDTIN is surely an ideal candidate for it.
We have been doing business with TDTIN since 2016. I have been dealing with David Chan who has been very professional in handling and delivering our tea canisters. We highly value our partnership due to their excellent communication skills, attention to detail, willingness to listen to the customer needs and deliver excellent quality. I strongly recommend them.
TDTIN has been wonderful to work with. They respond quickly and efficiently to all of our needs and were able to get samples and tins to us in a timely manner. The quality of the tins and the customer service has been perfect. We highly recommend them for your tin manufacturing needs.
Food and gift tin buyers often need test reports before placing a bulk order. These reports help confirm coating safety, chemical limits and BPA-free requirements when choosing a tin box supplier.
Check the food-contact test report for coating safety and regulatory reference before confirming food tin packaging.
Review the melamine test report when your custom tin box project needs clear chemical safety documentation.
Confirm BPA-free test results for tin containers used in food, gift, seasonal and retail packaging projects.
Reports are provided for buyer reference. Final requirements should be confirmed by product use, destination market and project details.
These answers cover common search questions around custom tin box orders, samples, MOQ, lead time and food-safe packaging.
Many buyers review samples, discuss mold options and visit our factory before larger custom tin box projects. If you are comparing a tin box supplier, a visit helps you check samples, production details and packing plans before a bulk order.
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