Seven custom box suppliers currently publish a 100-unit minimum: Packaging Vista, EcoEnclose, PackMojo, Box Genie, Hola Custom Boxes, Modern Boxes, and The Customize Boxes. Pricing, setup fees, turnaround, and production location vary significantly — only three confirm fully US-based production, and EcoEnclose charges $95–$800 in printing-plate fees that most other suppliers do not.
We built this guide because "100 MOQ" is one of the most searched terms in custom packaging but almost nobody compares suppliers on it side-by-side. The facts below come from each supplier's own public homepage or product page as of October 2026 — not from third-party reviews — so you can verify any claim in one click. Where a supplier does not publish a specific fact, we say so instead of guessing.
| Supplier | MOQ | Setup / Plate Fees | Turnaround | Production |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging Vista | 100 | None | 8–10 business days | United States (Cheshire, CT) |
| EcoEnclose | 100 (branded) | $95–$800 printing-plate fee per design | Varies by product | United States |
| PackMojo | 100 (mailers / folding cartons only) | Not published | 12–16 business days (3–4 weeks on bulk) | China (shipped from factory) |
| Box Genie | 100 (250 for inserts) | No panel or color surcharges stated | 10–12 business days | United States (Kansas City, MO) |
| Hola Custom Boxes | 100 | None stated | 8–10 business days (6–8 rush) | United States + South Asia (mixed) |
| Modern Boxes | 100 | No setup fee stated; free design | 2–3 days production (claimed) | US address (Philadelphia, PA); production location not confirmed |
| The Customize Boxes | 100 | Not published | Not published | United States (claimed) |
Sourced from each supplier's homepage or custom-box product page, October 2026. Where a supplier publishes a different MOQ for specific structures (e.g. rigid, inserts), the headline figure is shown and the exception is noted in parentheses.
A 100-unit order is small enough that per-box pricing is dominated by setup, tooling, freight, and overhead — not by the paper. Price-per-box headlines on a supplier's site rarely reflect the true landed cost at this quantity. Before you request a quote, confirm these six things:
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Packaging Vista, Box Genie, Hola Custom Boxes, and Modern Boxes all publish no die, plate, or setup fees at a 100-unit minimum. EcoEnclose does charge separate printing-plate fees that range from $95 for single-panel prints to $800 for full-coverage designs. PackMojo and The Customize Boxes do not publicly state their tooling fee policy on their homepage, so request a quote to confirm.
As of October 2026, Packaging Vista (Cheshire, CT), Box Genie (Kansas City, MO), and EcoEnclose publish US-based production. PackMojo manufactures in China and ships from the factory. Hola Custom Boxes operates mixed US and South-Asia facilities. Modern Boxes lists a Philadelphia address but does not explicitly confirm the production location. The Customize Boxes states US-based but does not publish facility details.
Modern Boxes advertises 2–3 days production, which is unusually fast and should be confirmed in writing before committing. Hola Custom Boxes offers 6–8 days on rush orders. Packaging Vista, Box Genie, and most other US suppliers are in the 8–12 business-day range. PackMojo's China-based 12–16 day production plus ocean or air freight is typically the longest total lead time.
Most of these suppliers offer paid pre-production samples or free digital 3D mockups. Packaging Vista provides a free digital mockup on every quote and a paid physical sample on request before you commit the full 100-box run. Policies vary — always confirm sample cost, lead time, and whether the sample is deducted from the final invoice.
Not always. EcoEnclose, for example, has an MOQ of 1 for unbranded stock boxes but 100 for custom-branded. Some suppliers set 100 as the minimum for mailers and folding cartons but require 250, 300, or more for rigid, inserts, or specialty structures. Packaging Vista's 100-box minimum applies to custom print on all structural styles — mailers, tuck-end, rigid, die-cut, sleeve, and more.
Most do. Packaging Vista, Box Genie, Modern Boxes, EcoEnclose, and Hola Custom Boxes all include free design assistance or free dieline support on the homepage. PackMojo offers free design on their platform but requires an account. The Customize Boxes includes free design in their standard offer. Confirm scope — some suppliers include dieline but charge for extensive artwork revisions beyond a set number of rounds.