- Engineered around 15 ml, 30 ml, 60 ml and 120 ml glass Boston round tincture bottles and rubber pipette bulbs.
- Order from 1,000 boxes with 10 to 14 business day production and 4 to 5 business day rush available.
- Free custom dielines, artwork assistance, cutting dies, printing plates and ground delivery across all 50 US states.
- Four flat panels give cramped round bottles plenty of room for extraction ratios, dropperful dosing and Supplement Facts.
Custom Tincture Boxes
Custom tincture boxes are printed paperboard cartons sized for 0.5 oz, 1 oz, 2 oz and 4 oz glass Boston round dropper bottles. Order from 1,000 boxes in 10 to 14 business days (rush in 4 to 5 days), with free design help, no die or plate charges and free shipping to all 50 states. You approve a digital proof and 3D mockup before paying.
What are custom tincture boxes?
Custom tincture boxes are secondary folding cartons built to house glass Boston round bottles topped with rubber bulb droppers, calibrated glass pipettes or phenolic caps. Because a curved 1 oz or 2 oz amber glass bottle leaves very little readable width for mandatory botanical Latin names, extraction ratios, solvent percentages, dropperful serving instructions and barcodes, an outer paperboard box provides four flat faces that shoppers can read without turning the bottle. Structural details such as an auto-lock bottom support the concentrated weight of thick glass, while a die-cut inner neck collar braces the narrow bottle shoulder so the glass pipette inside never slams against the bottom wall in transit. At CubitPack, custom tincture boxes start at 1,000 units and ship in 10 to 14 business days, or 4 to 5 days with rush. Design help, dies, plates and 50-state shipping are free, and you approve a digital proof and 3D mockup before payment.
Tincture boxes facts
- Minimum
- 1,000 boxes
- Turnaround
- 10-14 business days
- Rush
- 4-5 business days, quoted
- Materials
- White card, kraft board, recycled board, E-flute corrugated
- Printing
- CMYK, Pantone (PMS), inside printing, white ink on kraft
- Finishes
- Matte, gloss, soft-touch, foil stamping, embossing, spot UV
- Add-ons
- Neck-lock collars, pipette dividers, die-cut windows, seals
- Proofs
- Free digital proof and 3D mockup before payment
- Shipping
- Free to all 50 US states
Which box style suits glass tincture bottles best?
| Box style | Best bottle size | Bottom strength | Bulb stability | Why herbal brands pick it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto lock bottom | 1 oz, 2 oz & 4 oz heavy glass | Pre-glued crash lock | Pairs with top neck collar | Snaps flat in one second; glass cannot push base open |
| Reverse tuck end | 0.5 oz & 1 oz standard bottles | Friction slit-lock tuck | Add extended dust flaps | Most economical sheet layout for high-volume 30 ml runs |
| Straight tuck end | Apothecary & clinical extracts | Back-tuck slit lock | Clean front crease | No raw board edge on the front shelf panel |
| Window box | Graduated pipette or amber glass | Tuck or auto lock | Side or front window | Shows glass color and ml markings on the bottle |
| Two-piece / sleeve | Day & night twin tincture sets | Solid tray base | Die-cut card or foam tray | Holds 2 or 3 dropper bottles side by side for gifting |
| Counter display | 12 or 24 individual 1 oz cartons | Reinforced tray base | Pop-up header billboard | Sits by co-op and apothecary registers ready to sell |
Not sure which style fits?
Request a Quote →What size tincture box fits 0.5 oz, 1 oz, 2 oz and 4 oz Boston round bottles?
Every tincture carton is cut to your exact inside length × width × height in inches with no die fees. Measure across the widest point (either the glass base or a wide child-resistant dropper collar) and from the bottom of the bottle to the tip of the rubber squeeze bulb, then add 1/16 to 1/8 inch. Whether you are comparing tincture bottle packaging, 1 oz tincture boxes, 2 oz tincture bottle cartons, herbal extract dropper boxes or tincture boxes with logo, we size the template to your exact container.
| Inside size (in) | Typically fits | Popular style |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1875 × 1.1875 × 3.625 in | 0.5 oz (15 ml) Boston round glass bottle with standard dropper | Reverse or straight tuck end |
| 1.375 × 1.375 × 4.25 in | 1 oz (30 ml) Boston round bottle with 20-400 standard pipette cap | Reverse tuck or auto lock bottom |
| 1.5 × 1.5 × 4.5 in | 1 oz (30 ml) bottle with wider child-resistant push-and-turn dropper | Auto lock bottom with neck collar |
| 1.625 × 1.625 × 4.875 in | 2 oz (60 ml) Boston round glass tincture bottle with bulb dropper | Auto lock bottom |
| 2.0 × 2.0 × 5.625 in | 4 oz (120 ml) apothecary glass bottle with long glass pipette | Auto lock bottom or E-flute |
| 2.25 × 1.5 × 4.5 in | 1 oz capped bottle plus a separate wrapped graduated dropper or syringe | Auto lock bottom with divider |
Suggested inside size: 1.1875 × 1.1875 × 3.625 in
A starting point. Your account manager confirms the size with you before the proof.
Quote this size →Know your product's size? Work out the inside box size with our free box size calculator.
Have your inside dimensions ready? Request pricing across up to 3 quantities.
Request a Quote →How do I choose tincture boxes?
- Measure bulb height & cap widthMeasure total height with the dropper screwed on tight, and check if a ribbed child-resistant collar is wider than the glass body.
- Brace the bottle shoulderAsk for die-cut dust flaps or an internal neck-lock collar so the narrow upper dropper bulb cannot rock back and forth.
- Pick a strong bottomUse reverse tuck for light 15 ml and 30 ml bottles, or step up to a pre-glued auto-lock bottom for heavy 60 ml and 120 ml glass.
- Choose an oil-resistant finishMatte, gloss or soft-touch lamination protects the outside carton if MCT oil, alcohol or glycerin touches the box during filling.
- Match your herbal aestheticUnbleached brown kraft suits wildcrafted botanicals; smooth white card suits full-color mushroom artwork and foil accents.
- Verify on your 3D proofReview your Supplement Facts panel, extraction ratio badge and lot-code knockout on our free digital proof and 3D mockup.
What are tincture boxes made of?
Which finishes can tincture boxes have?
Which add-ons can I get?
Tincture boxes specifications
| Spec | Options |
|---|---|
| Board stocks | Coated white paperboard (SBS), natural brown kraft, recycled board, E-flute corrugated |
| Board thickness | Sized to bottle weight from 15 ml to 120 ml glass |
| Printing | Full-color CMYK, Pantone (PMS) spot color matching, inside printing, white ink on kraft |
| Protective coatings | Matte, gloss or soft-touch lamination; unvarnished lot/expiry stamp window on bottom flap |
| Specialty finishes | Hot foil stamping, embossing, debossing, spot UV |
| Bottle stabilization | Die-cut dust-flap neck locks, fifth-panel pipette dividers, card or EVA foam inserts |
| Size range | Any custom inside L × W × H |
| Minimum order | 1,000 boxes; delivered within ±5% quantity tolerance |
| Proofing | Free structural dieline, free design help, digital proof and 3D mockup before payment |
| Sample options | $50 sample kit (credited to first order); paid custom printed sample available |
| Turnaround | 10-14 business days standard; 4-5 business days rush quoted on request |
| Compliance & sourcing | FSC paper and ISO 9001 partner production available on request |
Ready to quote your tincture boxes? Compare up to 3 quantities with a free 3D mockup.
Request a Quote →What liquid extracts and dropper formulas go in custom tincture boxes?
Tinctures and liquid botanicals pack into heavy glass bottles that need impact protection in the mail and enough flat label real estate for herbalists and shoppers to check extraction ratios, solvents and serving drops. Here are the four configurations we build most often.
Tincture boxes design ideas
Example designs with made-up brands. Your packaging is made to your design.
What are the most common custom tincture box mistakes?
Glass dropper bottles have a high center of gravity and a fragile glass pipette tip inside. Check these five mistakes before approving your dieline. When specifying branded tincture boxes, wholesale tincture boxes, bulk custom tincture boxes, personalized tincture boxes and custom size tincture boxes, avoid these common production mistakes
- Measuring the glass bottle body without the rubber dropper bulb screwed on, leaving the carton 1/2 inch too short.
- Ignoring the wider diameter of child-resistant push-and-turn dropper caps, which can scrape inside a standard 1.375 inch square box.
- Skipping a top neck-lock collar on tall 2 oz and 4 oz bottles, letting the narrow upper neck rock during parcel shipping.
- Using unlaminated paperboard when bottling MCT oil or glycerin extracts that can leave translucent oil rings on raw card.
- Putting a standard friction tuck bottom under heavy 2 oz or 4 oz glass bottles instead of a pre-glued auto-lock base.
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Share your logo, a sketch or an AI image. We'll rebuild every element cleanly onto your box dieline and send a 3D mockup, free.
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Generated a concept in Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude or Midjourney? Send us your AI image: we rebuild every element onto your box dieline and show you a 3D mockup before you pay, free.Custom vs stock tincture boxes: which is better?
| Stock (plain) | Custom from CubitPack | |
|---|---|---|
| Dropper bulb protection | Square cavity leaves narrow bottle neck free to rattle and tilt | Sized to exact bottle base with die-cut top neck-lock flaps |
| Herbal & Supplement Facts space | Cramped wrap-around bottle label with tiny unreadable type | Four flat carton panels for Supplement Facts, extraction ratios and story |
| Base strength for glass | Light tuck bottom that can pop open under 2 oz or 4 oz glass | Pre-glued auto-lock bottom engineered for heavy glass bottles |
| Minimum order | Plain unprinted cartons | 1,000 custom printed boxes; split runs across multiple formulas |
| Dieline & artwork setup | Self-serve only | Free structural dieline, free design help, digital proof and 3D mockup |
Get custom tincture boxes sized to your product, with a free 3D mockup before you pay.
Request a Quote →Are tincture boxes safe and sustainable?
Neck-lock protection for glass pipettes
A Boston round bottle is wide at the shoulder and narrow at the rubber bulb. We engineer die-cut inner dust flaps or card collars that grip the bottle neck so the glass dropper assembly rides upright.Clear Supplement Facts & warning panels
Our prepress check makes sure your 6 pt Supplement Facts table, solvent disclosure, shake-well callout and barcode sit cleanly inside fold scores.FSC paperboard & ISO 9001 partners
FSC-certified boards and production in ISO 9001 certified partner facilities are available on request for your tincture packaging.How do I order custom tincture boxes?
Tell us what you need
Size, quantities or AI conceptCompare volume pricing
Dedicated account managerApprove your proof
Digital proof + 3D mockupMade and shipped
Free to all 50 statesWhat drives the price of custom tincture boxes?
The price depends on four things, and every custom quote is free.
Bottle size & height
A 15 ml or 30 ml carton uses much less paperboard per unit than a tall 120 ml cartonOrder quantity & multi-herb runs
Unit cost drops at 2,500, 5,000 and 10,000 boxes; same-size herbal SKUs can gang-run togetherBase style & neck inserts
Reverse tuck is most economical; auto-lock bases and dual-cavity pipette dividers add a gluing or insert stepSurface finishes
Standard matte or gloss lamination is low cost; metallic foil stamping or embossing adds a finishing passKeep all of your 1 oz (30 ml) tinctures on one identical carton dieline and use a distinct Pantone color band for each herb or mushroom extract. You pay zero die or plate charges, get 10% off your first order, and receive a written quote in 5-7 minutes. Buyers ordering reverse tincture boxes or reverse tuck tincture boxes can compare up to three quantities in one quote.
10% off your first order.
Request a Quote →What do I need to send for a quote?
- The product and how many you need
- The inside size, or what goes in it
- A style, or ask us to suggest one
- Your logo or artwork (an AI image is fine)
- Pantone codes, if you have them
- Delivery ZIP code and the date you need it
Can I see a sample first?
Sample kit
Board and finish swatches, sample boxes, labels and bags. Credited to your first order.Digital proof + 3D mockup
See it before you payPrinted sample
Of your own designHow does shipping work?
- Free shipping to all 50 states
- Worldwide with DDP prices: duties and taxes included
- Blind and split shipping
- Damaged in transit? We reprint the damaged units free
Why brands choose CubitPack
Dedicated specialist
One account manager from quote to deliveryPantone guaranteed
Clearly off? We reprintReprint or refund
If we get it wrong, you chooseBBB accredited
A US business you can checkTincture boxes questions
What size box do I need for a standard 1 oz (30 ml) tincture bottle?
A standard 1 oz (30 ml) glass Boston round bottle with a 20-400 bulb dropper measures about 1.31 inches wide by 4.125 inches tall and fits cleanly inside a 1.375 × 1.375 × 4.25 inch custom tincture box. If you use a wider child-resistant push-and-turn dropper cap, step up to 1.5 × 1.5 × 4.5 inches.
What size tincture box fits a 2 oz (60 ml) or 4 oz (120 ml) dropper bottle?
A 2 oz (60 ml) Boston round dropper bottle typically takes a 1.625 × 1.625 × 4.875 inch carton, while a 4 oz (120 ml) bottle typically takes a 2.0 × 2.0 × 5.625 inch carton. Always measure your actual bottle with the dropper screwed on tight before approving your dieline.
Should I use an auto lock bottom or a reverse tuck end for tincture boxes?
For 0.5 oz (15 ml) and standard 1 oz (30 ml) bottles, a reverse tuck end or straight tuck end box with slit locks works well and keeps unit cost low. For heavier 2 oz (60 ml) and 4 oz (120 ml) amber glass bottles, we recommend a pre-glued auto-lock bottom so the base cannot push open.
How do you keep the narrow dropper bulb from tilting inside a square box?
Because a Boston round bottle tapers sharply above the shoulder, the top third of the carton has empty space around the rubber bulb. We can die-cut a circular cutout into extended inner dust flaps or add a folding neck collar that hugs the cap and keeps the bottle centered.
Can you make a box that holds a capped bottle and a separate glass pipette?
Yes. Many brands ship high-proof alcohol or thick glycerite tinctures sealed with a flat phenolic cap and pack the graduated glass dropper pipette or oral syringe beside the bottle. A 2.25 × 1.5 × 4.5 inch carton with an internal fifth-panel divider holds both pieces securely.
How do I prevent oil, glycerin or alcohol drips from staining the carton?
Adding matte, gloss or soft-touch lamination on the outside protects the printed panels from filling-line splashes. If residual oil on bottle threads is a concern, you can also print a dark interior flood coat or use laminated paperboard so spots never soak through to the shelf face.
What is the minimum order quantity for custom tincture boxes?
The minimum order for custom folding carton tincture boxes is 1,000 units. If you make several herbal formulas in the same 1 oz or 2 oz bottle size, ask your account manager about splitting the run across your SKUs and comparing up to three quantities on your quote.
Can you leave an unlaminated window on the bottom flap for lot and expiry coding?
Yes. Tell us where your bottling line stamps or inkjets batch numbers and expiration dates, and we will leave an unvarnished, unlaminated paperboard knockout window on the bottom or side flap so coding ink dries cleanly without smudging.
How long does production take for custom printed tincture boxes?
Standard production takes 10 to 14 business days after you approve your digital proof and 3D mockup and pay. Rush production in 4 to 5 business days is available at an extra cost quoted with your order, and standard shipping is free to all 50 US states.
Can I test my tincture bottle fit before printing the full order?
Yes. You receive a free custom vector dieline, digital proof and 3D mockup before you pay. You can also order our $50 material sample kit (credited toward your first order) or request a custom printed prototype of your exact tincture box.
Still have a question? Ask a packaging specialist.
Request a Quote →Tincture boxes terms, explained
- Boston round
- Classic cylindrical glass bottle with rounded shoulders used for liquid extracts
- Neck-lock dust flap
- Inner top flap with a die-cut hole that braces a narrow dropper cap
- Auto lock bottom
- Pre-glued carton base that snaps flat when opened to hold heavy glass
- Fifth-panel divider
- Integral inner flap that separates a bottle from a loose pipette or leaflet
- Extraction ratio
- Weight-to-volume ratio (such as 1:2 or 1:5) of herb to liquid solvent
- Lot-code knockout
- Unvarnished rectangle on the bottom flap for stamping lot and expiry dates
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Get your tincture boxes price
One dedicated account manager prepares pricing across up to 3 quantities.
- Free design & AI-to-print studio + 3D mockup
- No die or plate charges · 4–5 day rush available
- Free shipping to all 50 states
- 10% off your first order
- Reprint or refund if we get it wrong
Every CubitPack fact on this page (1,000-box minimum, 10 to 14 business day turnaround, 4 to 5 day rush, free design help, zero die or plate charges and free 50-state shipping) comes from our published product specifications and was checked by a packaging specialist. Boston round bottle carton sizes are typical benchmarks confirmed against your physical bottle before printing. Spot an error? Tell us and we will fix it. Tell us if something looks wrong.
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What changed
- October 22, 2026: First published.
- October 22, 2026: Updated specifications, terminology, and verified source links.