Buying guide · updated November 2026
Ordering Custom Gift Boxes from Yiwu
Yiwu is one of China's largest sourcing hubs for gifts and small goods, so many buyers already ship other products from here. Ordering gift boxes from a Yiwu factory follows four steps: quote, sample, production and shipping — and the boxes can travel with your other Yiwu cargo.
Key takeaways
- Send style, inner size, quantities, finishes, logo file and destination to get an accurate quote.
- Approve a physical sample before mass production.
- Boxes can be delivered to your Yiwu forwarder and shipped with your other goods.
What should I send to get an accurate quote?
Box style, inner size, quantity (or several quantities), paper and finish preferences, insert needs, your logo file and the destination country.
How do samples work?
We make a sample in 5–7 days for US$50, refunded when you order. You approve the sample before mass production starts.
Can my boxes ship with other goods from Yiwu?
Many buyers combine gift boxes with other Yiwu products through their own forwarder or agent. Tell us your forwarder and we deliver to their warehouse.
What does the order process look like?
| Step | What happens | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Quote | We price your specification at several quantities | within 24 hours |
| 2. Proof | You approve the artwork layout | A few days |
| 3. Sample | A physical box is made and couriered | 5–7 days |
| 4. Production | Boxes made, inspected and packed | 15–20 days |
| 5. Shipping | Delivered to port or your forwarder | Depends on route |
Each step is described on our how to order page.
Which trade terms should I ask for?
Most box orders are quoted EXW (you collect from the factory) or FOB (delivered on board at the Chinese port, usually Ningbo or Shanghai for Yiwu cargo). If you have no forwarder, ask about delivered terms. The Incoterms rules published by the International Chamber of Commerce define who pays and who carries the risk at each point.
How do I check a box factory before ordering?
Ask for the registered company name and check it matches the invoice, request photos or a video call of the workshop, order a sample, and ask how boxes are inspected and packed. Read our company page and factory page for our details, and ask us for anything you want verified.
How are payment and inspection usually handled?
Payment terms are stated on your proforma invoice, so confirm them before you order. You can inspect by photos and video, send your own agent, or book a third-party inspection before the goods leave.
Want a price for your box? Send style, size and quantities — we reply within 24 hours.
Sources and further reading
- ICC: Incoterms 2020 rules
- Wikipedia: Yiwu International Trade City
- US International Trade Administration: Harmonized System (HS) codes
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Quick answers
Why buy gift boxes in Yiwu?
Yiwu is a major export hub for gifts and small commodities with dense forwarder and consolidation services, so boxes can travel with other goods you source there.
Can you deliver to my agent's warehouse in Yiwu?
Yes. Give us the warehouse address and contact, and the finished cartons are delivered there with a packing list.
What file format do you need for my logo?
Vector artwork (AI, PDF or EPS) with fonts outlined is best. If you only have an image, send it and we advise what is possible.
