What a Norwegian Gift-Set Buyer Should Put in an Opening Rigid-Box Brief Before a Sample Is Made
What should a Norwegian gift-set buyer write in the opening rigid-box brief before a China factory makes a sample?
A: Write down the product sizes, how many items sit in the box and how they are arranged, whether you prefer a lid-and-base or book-style box, the wrap paper and finish you have in mind, whether an insert is part of the order, and who supplies the approved Norwegian artwork. With those facts in writing, the factory can make a white sample that matches the real pack-out. Rigid/gift boxes typically take 15–45 days in production, depending on specifications. Zhongshan Boya Color Printing Co., Ltd. (BOYA Printing), based in Xiaolan, Zhongshan, Guangdong, makes color boxes, corrugated color cartons and handmade rigid gift boxes.
Key points
Sizes and pack-out come before structure: the box is built around the products, not the other way round.
Name the structure you want: lid-and-base or book-style, and say if you are open to suggestions.
Say whether the insert is part of this order: inserts are quoted separately from the box.
Artwork responsibility sits with the brand: the factory prints to the signed proof you approve.
MOQ: MOQ from 1,000 pcs, depending on product and process.
Reply time: We reply to inquiries within 24 hours.
Product and pack-out facts the factory cannot assume
A factory cannot measure products it has not received. The opening brief should give the facts that decide the inside dimensions of the box:
Each item's size and weight: length, width and height of every product in the set, including caps, handles or anything that sticks out. If you can, send physical samples of the products as well.
Number of items and layout: how many pieces sit in one box, and whether they lie flat, stand upright or sit side by side.
How the set is opened and presented: what the customer should see when the lid comes off or the cover opens.
Retail or corporate gifting use: whether the box sits on a shelf, goes into a shipping carton or is handed over as a gift. This affects outer size limits and how the boxes are packed for export.
Order quantity per design: an approximate quantity for each design or SKU, checked against the MOQ (from 1,000 pcs, depending on product and process).
If a product size is still changing, say so in the brief. A sample built to an old size usually has to be made again.
Structure choices to name in the brief
Two rigid structures cover many gift-set programs. Naming your preference saves a round of samples.
Lid-and-base box: a separate lid sits over a base. It is a familiar gift-set format and suits sets that are lifted out from above. See lid-and-base rigid boxes.
Book-style box: a hinged cover opens like a book, often with a magnetic closure. It suits sets where the opening moment is part of the presentation. See book-style boxes.
Then add the details that change the build:
Wrap paper and finish: printed art paper or specialty paper, plus any finishes you are considering, such as lamination, hot foil stamping, cold foil, embossing or spot UV. Choose the finishes the design needs rather than adding all of them.
Insert: whether the products sit in an insert or dividers, and whether that insert is part of this order. Inserts are quoted separately from the box.
Closure and handling: magnetic closure, ribbon or other details, if you already know you want them.
If you are unsure which structure fits, ask the factory to suggest one based on your sizes and pack-out. Structural packaging design is available as a service. More box options are on our rigid gift boxes page.
Artwork language and legal marks: who supplies the approved file
For gift sets sold in Norway, the text on the box (product names, Norwegian copy, legal marks, barcodes and any recycling or material symbols) comes from the brand or importer. The brief should state:
Who supplies the final print-ready artwork: the brand, its agency or the importer.
Which languages appear on the box: for example Norwegian alone, or Norwegian alongside other languages.
Who checks the copy and marks: the brand is responsible for the accuracy of text and marks on its packaging.
Paper requirements: if you need FSC-certified paper, say so in the brief. BOYA is FSC certified (FSC-C157096) and can supply FSC paper when the customer specifies it.
The factory works from the dieline it supplies for your structure and prints to the signed proof. It does not write or check Norwegian legal copy.
Sampling and production lead time after the brief is complete
Once the brief is complete, the usual sequence is a white (unprinted) structural sample to confirm size and fit, then a printed proof or pre-production sample, then written approval. Each round of changes adds time before production starts, so complete sizes and one named approver on your side help keep the schedule.
After approval, rigid/gift boxes typically take 15–45 days in production, depending on specifications such as size, wrap paper, finishes, insert and quantity. That range is production time, not transit time to Norway. Shipping is arranged separately on the quote.
BOYA at a glance
Core products: color boxes, corrugated color cartons and handmade rigid gift boxes; packaging graphic design, logo design, business card design and structural packaging design are also available.
Certified to ISO 9001, FSC (FSC-C157096) and ONE (formerly GMI); in-house burst and compression testing (in-house, not third-party certification).
128 people, about 20,000 m² and 4 printing presses at the Xiaolan, Zhongshan factory. Lid-and-base boxes run on 4 fully automatic Hongming rigid-box machines (6 heads, about 60,000 boxes per day combined), and the factory is equipped with an automatic book-style box line.
MOQ from 1,000 pcs, depending on product and process.
Typical lead times, depending on specifications: color boxes 7–15 days; folding cartons 10–25 days; rigid/gift boxes 15–45 days; tea, wine/liquor and mooncake boxes 15–30 days; displays typically 10–20 days.
To start, send product sizes, items per box, your structure preference, wrap and finish ideas, insert needs, quantity per design and artwork status. Call +86 189 2812 5102, email denny@byprintings.com, or use our contact page. We reply to inquiries within 24 hours. Factory visits are welcome by appointment. More on the factory: About BOYA.
FAQ
Can you start a sample if we just send a product photo?
A photo helps, but the factory still needs the product sizes, the pack-out and a structure preference in writing before it makes a white sample. Sampling and production timing follow the published lead-time ranges.
How long do rigid gift boxes usually take?
Rigid/gift boxes typically take 15–45 days, depending on specifications. That range is production time, not ocean transit.
Do you write the Norwegian legal copy for us?
No. The brand supplies approved artwork, and the factory prints to the signed proof. The brand is responsible for the accuracy of the copy and marks on its packaging.
Reviewed by Denny Mo. Last updated: 2026-11.
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