- Sizes
- 3 x 3 x 7 in, 4 x 4 x 4 in, 2 x 2 x 6 in, 1 x 1 x 4.5 in, 2.5 x 2.5 x 5 in, or any size quoted
- Boards
- 11 options
- Finishes
- 13 options
- Ships
- Flat, folds by hand
Tuck box style
Reverse tuck end boxes
The top flap tucks from back to front and the bottom flap from front to back. It is the everyday folding carton for cosmetics, supplements, candles, tea and cards, and usually the most economical tuck style because the blanks nest well on the press sheet.
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Reverse Tuck End (RTE) boxes, 1 printed piece, 3 x 3 x 7 in
$5.59 USD for 1 piece · 3 x 3 x 7 in
Standard ground shipping to the contiguous US is included.
Other sizes, boards or quantities? Get a free quote
How it closes
Top flap tucks from back to front and bottom flap from front to back (opposite directions). The most common folding carton style.
Best for: Cosmetics, supplements, candles, tea, vape and CBD cartons, playing cards; the default when a buyer says "tuck box".
RTE is the right default when you are not sure. Pick 18pt board for most products under about a pound, and step up to 20-24pt for taller or heavier cartons (rule of thumb).
Boxes made in this style
Boards
- SBS paperboard, coated one side (C1S)14pt, 16pt, 18pt, 20pt, 24pt
- SBS paperboard, coated two sides (C2S)14pt-24pt
- CCNB (clay-coated news back) recycled board16pt-24pt
- Kraft paperboard (natural brown)14pt-24pt
- Recycled paperboard16pt-24pt
- Metallized board (silver or gold)16pt-20pt
- Holographic board16pt-20pt
- Black board (dyed through)16pt-24pt
- E-flute corrugated, whiteabout 1/16 in flute (1.5 mm, industry figure)
- E-flute corrugated, kraftabout 1/16 in flute
- F-flute micro-fluteabout 1/32 in flute (0.8 mm, industry figure)
Finishes
What is a reverse tuck end box?
Top flap tucks from back to front and bottom flap from front to back (opposite directions). The most common folding carton style. It is best for cosmetics, supplements, candles, tea, vape and CBD cartons, playing cards; the default when a buyer says "tuck box".
When is a reverse tuck end box the right choice?
The top flap tucks from back to front and the bottom flap from front to back. It is the everyday folding carton for cosmetics, supplements, candles, tea and cards, and usually the most economical tuck style because the blanks nest well on the press sheet. RTE is the right default when you are not sure.
Which boards are used for reverse tuck end boxes?
Common boards for this style: SBS paperboard, coated one side; SBS paperboard, coated two sides; CCNB. Solid bleached sulfate is the white board most retail cartons are printed on. Thickness is given in points: 1 pt is 0.001 in, so 18pt board is 0.018 in thick.
How much do reverse tuck end boxes cost?
Fixed prices for reverse tuck end boxes start at $5.59 for 1 piece, with standard ground shipping to the contiguous US included. Each price covers the exact size, board, print and quantity listed. Any other size, board, finish or quantity is quoted free by email.
Prices
Fixed prices for reverse tuck end (rte) boxes
| Quantity | Size (L x W x D) | Board | Price | Per box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 printed piece | 3 x 3 x 7 in | 18pt paperboard (SBS) | full color outside | $5.59 | $5.59 |
| 1 printed piece | 4 x 4 x 4 in | 18pt paperboard (SBS) | full color | $18.99 | $18.99 |
| 250 | 2 x 2 x 6 in | 18pt paperboard (SBS) | full color outside | $379 | $1.52 |
| 250 | 4 x 4 x 4 in | 18pt paperboard (SBS) | full color outside | $379 | $1.52 |
| 500 | 2 x 2 x 6 in | 18pt paperboard (SBS) | full color outside | $719 | $1.44 |
| 500 | 4 x 4 x 4 in | 18pt paperboard (SBS) | full color outside | $559 | $1.12 |
| 1,000 | 2 x 2 x 6 in | 18pt paperboard (SBS) | full color outside | $1,129 | $1.13 |
| 1,000 | 4 x 4 x 4 in | 18pt paperboard (SBS) | full color outside | $899 | $0.90 |
Prices as set 2026-10-23. They cover exactly the size, board, print and quantity in each row; anything else is quoted free.
Questions
About reverse tuck end (rte) boxes
Can I get a different size?
Yes. Send your product's inside dimensions in the quote form and the carton is sized to it.
Will I see my design before it prints?
Yes. You get a digital proof of your artwork on the dieline, and nothing prints until you approve it.
Do you help with artwork?
Yes, design help is free: send your logo and an idea, or your finished artwork, and we place it on the dieline with you. Free dielines for the common styles are on the dielines page.