Metal Tin Boxes Wholesale
Tins are bought for the reasons board cannot deliver: they are reusable, they protect against crushing, and a customer keeps them. That last point is why so many brands accept the higher unit cost, since a tin sitting on a desk keeps the logo in view long after the product is gone.
Bulk pricing
From $0.38 per unit
At a 50 unit minimum. Final price depends on size, material, and finishing.
Key Takeaway
Metal tins are specified by shape, lid type and lining. Slip lid tins open easily and suit mints and balms, hinged tins stay attached to the base, and screw or friction lids hold better in a bag. Printing is applied to the metal, so artwork is prepared differently than for board and colours behave differently on a metallic ground. Half Price Packaging orders start at 50 units, with 100 or more required for specialty rigid formats. Production runs from about 7 business days, plus 2 to 5 business days for delivery. Call (866) 225-2112.
Half Price Packaging supplies wholesale metal tins in a range of shapes, lid types and linings, printed or embossed. Orders start at 50 units, with 100 or more required for specialty rigid formats. Call (866) 225-2112 with the contents, the capacity you need and the lid style.
Shape and capacity before anything else
Round, rectangular, square and slim pocket tins each suit different products and different shelf positions. Start from the volume or unit count you need to hold, and the shape follows from how that content sits.
A tin that is technically large enough but the wrong proportion looks underfilled. Send the contents and the fill you expect, and the capacity can be checked against the shape rather than assumed.
Lid types and how the tin gets used
Slip lids lift off cleanly and suit mints, balms and confectionery. Hinged lids stay attached, which matters for a product that is opened repeatedly and where a lost lid ends the tin's useful life.
Screw and friction fit lids hold more securely in a bag or a pocket. Tell us how the customer uses it day to day, because that is what decides the lid, not the appearance.
Linings, food contact and product compatibility
Tins that hold food, confectionery or lip products need an appropriate food safe lining. State the exact contents at quote stage, since oils, acids and moisture all interact with metal differently and the lining is chosen against the product.
For candles, the tin has to handle heat at the base and hold the wax without deforming. Say the wax type and the burn time you expect so the gauge and lining are specified correctly.
Printing and finishing on metal
Artwork on metal behaves differently to artwork on board. A metallic ground shifts colour, and a design that relies on a pure white will need a printed white base laid down first. Expect to review a proof specifically for colour on metal.
Embossing and debossing on a lid add texture that photographs well and needs no ink. Matte and gloss finishes are both available and change how visible fingerprints are on a handled tin.
Wholesale quantities, lead times and quoting
Orders start at 50 units, with 100 or more required for specialty rigid formats. Tins carry longer lead times than folding cartons in many specifications, so start earlier than you would for a printed box.
For a quote, send the contents, capacity, shape, lid type, lining requirement, print or emboss preference, quantity and destination. Call (866) 225-2112 to start.
Frequently asked questions
Which lid type should I choose?
Slip lids lift off cleanly and suit mints, balms and confectionery. Hinged lids stay attached, which matters for a product opened repeatedly. Screw and friction lids hold better in a bag. Choose from how the customer uses it, not appearance.
Can tins hold food or lip products?
Yes, with an appropriate food safe lining. State the exact contents at quote stage, since oils, acids and moisture interact with metal differently and the lining is specified against the actual product rather than a general category.
What is the minimum order for wholesale metal tins?
Orders start at 50 units, with 100 or more required for specialty rigid formats. Tins also carry longer lead times than folding cartons in many specifications, so plan the schedule earlier than you would for a printed box.
How does printing on metal differ from printing on board?
A metallic ground shifts colour, and designs relying on pure white need a printed white base laid down first. Review a proof specifically for colour on metal rather than approving artwork that was signed off on a screen or on board.
Can tins be used for candles?
Yes. The tin has to handle heat at the base and hold the wax without deforming, so state the wax type and the expected burn time. The gauge and the lining are then specified against those figures rather than a general candle tin standard.
How long do wholesale metal tins take to produce?
Production runs from about 7 business days, depending on the product, quantity and finishing, plus 2 to 5 business days for delivery. Many tin specifications sit at the longer end of that range, so confirm the schedule against your build.
Why buyers order from Half Price Packaging
- Orders start at 50 units, with 100 or more for specialty rigid formats
- Free design assistance and a digital proof approved by you before production
- Free shipping across the US
- Size guides and spec tables published from real production data
- Production runs from about 7 business days, depending on the product, quantity, and finishing, plus 2 to 5 business days for delivery
- Talk to a packaging specialist at (866) 225-2112
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