Custom drawer cigarette boxes use a sliding tray-and-sleeve construction, engineered and physically tolerance-tested before production so the open feels smooth rather than loose or stuck. Rigid board is the standard for the outer sleeve to hold slide tension over hundreds of uses, with SBS or Kraft available for the inner tray depending on your budget and finish. Soft-touch, matte, and foil-stamped finishes all hold up well to the direct handling this style receives. Zero minimum order quantity and free USA shipping apply, with every order built as a matched tray-and-sleeve pair rather than two unrelated pieces.
Want a premium unboxing moment on the retail shelf? Custom Drawer Cigarette Boxes from Prime Custom Packaging ship free across the United States. Every dieline comes free from our in-house team. This line uses a two-piece slide mechanism instead of a hinged lid. It gives your brand a slower, more deliberate opening motion. Wholesale tobacco brands order drawer-style cigarette boxes in bulk for retail shelves.
A drawer box separates into two parts: an outer sleeve and an inner tray. The tray slides out of the sleeve smoothly, revealing your product in a single motion. Unlike a flip-top hinge, nothing stays attached at a single point. That construction removes the wear point most likely to fail on a heavily reused hinged carton.
Custom Drawer Cigarette Boxes are two-piece cartons built around an outer sleeve and a sliding inner tray. Premium cigarette and cigar-adjacent brands favor this format for its slower, more tactile opening experience. The extra printable surface on the sleeve gives your artwork more room than a standard flip-top panel.
A sliding tray signals a higher price point before a customer even opens the pack. Retailers report that drawer-style packaging draws more hand time at the shelf than a standard flip-top carton. That extra handling translates into more label exposure per interaction. Boutique and limited-run brands often choose this format for exactly that reason.
We size every sleeve and tray pair to your exact product dimensions.
| Format | Typical Size | Common Count | Suggested Stock |
| King-size drawer box | 3.6 x 0.95 x 2.35 in (91 x 24 x 60 mm) | 20-count | 20-24pt SBS |
| 100mm drawer box | 4.0 x 0.95 x 2.35 in (102 x 24 x 60 mm) | 20-count | 20-24pt SBS |
| Slim drawer box | 3.6 x 0.8 x 2.35 in (91 x 20 x 60 mm) | 20-count | 22-26pt SBS |
| Presentation gift box | Custom to product | Single or multipack | 28-32pt rigid board |
Rigid board is the top pick for this format. The extra thickness holds the sliding action tight over hundreds of uses. It gives the tray a satisfying resistance on every pull.
Standard SBS board works well for a lighter-weight drawer box at a lower price point, while still supporting full-color printing.
Kraft stock suits brands pairing the premium slide mechanism with a natural, understated look instead of glossy full color.
Foil stamping on the sleeve panel catches light every time the tray slides open, reinforcing a premium first impression.
Raised or recessed detail on rigid board adds a tactile layer that flat printing cannot match. Many drawer boxes pair embossing with foil for a layered effect.
Soft-touch lamination on the sleeve gives a velvety hand feel that complements the slow, deliberate opening motion.
Some brands order Custom Drawer Cigarette Boxes specifically for gift sets or limited holiday drops. The tray format holds an insert cleanly, keeping a lighter, matchbook, or collectible card in place alongside the product. Distributors also use this format for retailer sample kits, where the slide motion itself becomes part of the pitch. A single dieline supports both a retail run and a smaller gifting batch without redesigning the structure.
Offset printing suits larger drawer box runs where color consistency across every sleeve matters. Digital printing works for shorter, limited-edition batches. We match CMYK for full artwork and PMS for a locked brand color. Any RGB file gets calibrated before it reaches press.
Zero minimum order quantity applies to this line, even on rigid board builds. Standard drawer boxes ship in eight to ten business days, since the two-piece construction takes longer than a single-piece carton. Rush production is available for launch deadlines. Shipping is free across the United States on every order. Private-label sellers and premium packaging brands both choose this retail-ready sleeve-and-drawer format.
Our in-house team builds your sleeve and tray dieline together, checking slide tolerance before anything goes to print. We flag any structural issue that could cause a tight or loose pull before your order runs.
| Check | What We Verify | Why It Matters |
| Slide tolerance | Repeated pull-out cycle testing | Prevents a tray that jams or falls out too easily |
| Foil and emboss registration | Alignment checked against approved dieline | Keeps premium finishes looking sharp, not smudged |
| Board rigidity | Confirmed against your selected stock spec | Ensures the sleeve holds shape after repeated use |
We ship this premium line to every state at the same free-shipping rate. California and New York boutique brands order this format most often for limited releases. Texas and Florida distributors typically request rigid board for flagship SKUs. Los Angeles and Chicago brands most often ask for rush turnaround ahead of a launch event. Brands wanting a lower-cost standard hinge instead should see our Custom Printed Cigarette Boxes line.
Send us your product dimensions and preferred finish. We will return a free dieline and quote within one business day. Get a Free Quote Now or email sales@primecustompackaging.com, or call +1 (855) 611-8876. Cigar brands should also see our Custom Cigar Boxes line, and vape brands our Custom E-Cigarette Boxes line.
Order Now or email sales@primecustompackaging.com or call +1 (855) 611-8876 for a free quote today.
| Box Style | Custom Drawer Cigarette Boxes |
| Dimension (L + W + H) | All Custom Sizes & Shapes |
| Quantities | No Minimum Order Required |
| Paper Stock | 10pt to 28pt (60lb to 400lb) Eco-Friendly Kraft, E-flute Corrugated, Bux Board, Cardstock |
| Printing | No Printing, CMYK, CMYK + 1 PMS color, CMYK + 2 PMS colors |
| Finishing | Gloss Lamination, Matte Lamination, Gloss AQ, Gloss UV, Matte UV, Spot UV, Embossing, Foiling |
| Included Options | Die Cutting, Gluing, Scored, Perforation |
| Additional Options | Eco-Friendly, Recycled Boxes, Biodegradable |
| Proof | Flat View, 3D Mock-up, Physical Sampling (On request) |
| Turnaround | 4 – 8 Business Days, RUSH |
| Shipping | FLAT |
