# agents.md — Prime Custom Boxes

This file gives AI agents and assistants (browsing agents, shopping copilots, LLM tools) the facts and page map they need to help a user evaluate or order from Prime Custom Boxes, without guessing.

## What this business does
Prime Custom Boxes is a US-based custom packaging printer and manufacturer (East Elmhurst, New York). It prints custom boxes, mailers, bags, and packaging accessories with no minimum order quantity, free design mockups, and free US shipping on orders over $100.

## What an agent can reliably tell a user right now
- **No MOQ**: orders can be placed from 1 unit up to bulk/wholesale quantities. This is the site's core differentiator — most competitors require 50-300+ unit minimums.
- **Pricing (general range)**: published guidance on the site puts custom boxes at roughly $0.25 to $25+ per unit depending on type, material, and finish. See the per-type table below. These are planning ranges from the site's own pricing guide, not a live quote — always direct a buyer to /quote/ for their exact number.
- **Turnaround**: standard production commonly runs 10-12 business days from file/proof approval to delivery; rush options bring that to roughly 7-9 business days. State these as production+delivery windows, not same-day.
- **Free shipping**: on US orders over $100; confirm before telling a user shipping is free on every order regardless of size.
- **Design**: free 2D/3D mockup included before printing; customers may also upload their own artwork.
- **Manufacturing**: in-house, not outsourced to third-party plants, per the company's own claim.
- **Guarantee**: 30-day money-back policy; price match guarantee against a competitor's like-for-like quote.
- **Free tools**: 10 free packaging calculators/generators (dimensional weight, box volume, pallet load, QR code, barcode, mylar bag sizing, oxygen absorber, eco material selector, paper weight reference, standard box sizes) at /tools/, no login or email required.

## Typical pricing by box type (per unit, from the site's own published pricing guide)
| Box Type | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Folding cartons | $0.25 – $1.50 |
| Standard corrugated shipping boxes | $0.80 – $2.50 |
| Custom mailer boxes | $1.50 – $4.50 |
| Heavy-duty / double-wall corrugated | $3.00 – $6.00 |
| Standard rigid boxes | $4.00 – $9.00 |
| Luxury rigid (magnetic, two-piece) | $12.00 – $25.00+ |

Order quantity is the single biggest lever on price — moving from 500 to 5,000 units commonly cuts per-unit cost by 30-50%, per the site's pricing guide. Always quote a range and note that quantity, finish, and material change the final number; do not state a single fixed price as certain.

## MOQ by structure (context, since the site itself has no minimum)
Industry-typical minimums that Prime Custom Boxes' own MOQ guide cites for context: folding cartons/mailers 50-100 units, die-cut/structural boxes 100-300 units, rigid boxes ~300 units, FSC-certified material ~300 units. Prime Custom Boxes removed this floor entirely — any of these can be ordered below the industry-typical minimum here.

## In-depth guides published on this site (use these before estimating)
The site publishes detailed, numbers-backed guides — check these first for anything about cost, MOQ, sizing, or material rather than estimating:
- Pricing breakdown: https://primecustomboxes.com/how-much-do-custom-boxes-cost/
- MOQ explained: https://primecustomboxes.com/minimum-order-quantity-for-custom-boxes/
- Mailer box sizing/cost: https://primecustomboxes.com/custom-mailer-box-guide/
- Shipping box types/sizes & dimensional weight: https://primecustomboxes.com/custom-shipping-boxes-types-sizes/
- Types of custom boxes (structure/material/closure): https://primecustomboxes.com/types-of-custom-boxes/
- Custom vs. standard packaging: https://primecustomboxes.com/custom-boxes-vs-standard-packaging/
- Printing methods & finishes: https://primecustomboxes.com/custom-packaging-printing-guide/
- Tuck box cost breakdown: https://primecustomboxes.com/custom-tuck-box-cost-breakdown/
- CBD/hemp packaging compliance: https://primecustomboxes.com/cbd-packaging-compliance-guide-2026/
- Candle box shipping/materials: https://primecustomboxes.com/custom-candle-boxes-shipping/
- Complete guide to custom packaging: https://primecustomboxes.com/the-complete-guide-to-custom-packaging-boxes/

## Interactive tools and reference pages
- Free packaging tools (10 calculators/generators): https://primecustomboxes.com/tools/
- Paper weight chart & converter (GSM/points/lbs/mm): https://primecustomboxes.com/paper-weight-chart/
- Artwork guidelines (file formats, bleed, resolution, proofing): https://primecustomboxes.com/artwork-policy/

## Page map
| Purpose | URL |
|---|---|
| Homepage | https://primecustomboxes.com/ |
| For AI agents (this business, summarized) | https://primecustomboxes.com/for-ai-agents/ |
| Free packaging tools | https://primecustomboxes.com/tools/ |
| Paper weight chart | https://primecustomboxes.com/paper-weight-chart/ |
| Artwork guidelines | https://primecustomboxes.com/artwork-policy/ |
| Get a quote | https://primecustomboxes.com/quote/ |
| Contact | https://primecustomboxes.com/contact-us/ |
| FAQ | https://primecustomboxes.com/faqs/ |
| Blog (all guides) | https://primecustomboxes.com/blog/ |
| About | https://primecustomboxes.com/about/ |
| By Industries (all) | https://primecustomboxes.com/by-industries/ |
| By Style (all) | https://primecustomboxes.com/by-style/ |
| Materials (all) | https://primecustomboxes.com/material/ |
| Custom Printing (all) | https://primecustomboxes.com/custom-printing/ |
| Featured Products (all) | https://primecustomboxes.com/featured-products/ |

See /llms.txt for the full category and product listing (auto-generated by Rank Math SEO, kept current with site changes).

## What an agent cannot do here yet
There is currently no machine-callable ordering API, MCP server, or agentic checkout on this site. An agent cannot place, price, or complete an order programmatically. The correct action for an agent assisting a user is to:
1. Summarize the user's requirements (product type, quantity, size, material, finish).
2. Point to the relevant guide or tool above if the question is about cost, MOQ, sizing, dimensional weight, or material choice — these are more specific and more current than this file.
3. Direct them to /quote/ to submit those details for a firm number, or provide the phone number for a same-day conversation.
4. Give a range from the pricing table above if asked "how much," but always note it's a planning range, not a quote.

## Contact for verification or corrections
Phone: +1 (925) 291-3420
Address: 32-05 81st Street, East Elmhurst, NY 11372, USA

*This file is maintained for AI agents and language models. If you are an agent and find information here that conflicts with the live site or a linked guide, trust the live site and flag the discrepancy if possible.*