Our custom square mint tin box is designed for confectionery brands, mint manufacturers, promotional suppliers, importers and private-label buyers that need compact metal packaging for breath mints, compressed candy tablets, lozenges, hard candy and other small sweets. The square shape provides a balanced printing area, efficient shelf presentation and a convenient size for pockets, handbags, gift sets and checkout displays. Tin dimensions, lid fit, artwork, colour, surface finish and internal packaging can be customised around the actual mint size, filling quantity and target market.
Product Name :
Square Mint Tin BoxDimensions :
L90*W90*H32mmShape :
Square, CustomizableDesign :
Customizable, ODM / OEMPrinting :
CMYK printing, Pantone Color Matching, Logo Printing, Solid Color or Full ArtworkSurface Finish :
Matte / Glossy / EmbossingMaterial :
0.23 mm Food-Grade TinplateMOQ :
5,000 pcsLead Time :
35 DaysPackaging :
Opp Bag + Master Carton
Most pocket mint tins use rectangular or round structures. A square mint tin creates a more distinctive retail shape while remaining compact enough for daily use.
Its equal-length sides provide a centred visual layout for logos, mint leaves, flavour graphics and product names. The broad lid also gives brands more space for printed information than a narrow sliding container of similar capacity.
The structure can be developed as a shallow pocket tin, a medium-depth candy box or a slightly deeper container for larger quantities of mints and small confectionery.
| Product Type | Recommended Packing Method | Important Consideration |
| Breath Mints | Loose tablets, inner bag or paper liner | Mint diameter, thickness and moisture sensitivity |
| Compressed Candy Tablets | Loose fill or sealed pouch | Powder residue and tablet breakage |
| Hard Candy | Individually wrapped or sealed inner bag | Piece size and total filled weight |
| Throat Lozenges | Individual wrap, blister or sealed liner | Product claims and market regulations |
| Fruit Drops | Loose fill with approved liner or individual wrapping | Surface stickiness and moisture protection |
| Small Confectionery | Inner pouch, paper cups or individual wrappers | Product movement and presentation |
The lid of a square mint tin is naturally suited to centred packaging designs. A logo can sit in the middle while flavour names, decorative borders and product information are arranged evenly around it.
Suitable artwork directions include:
Fresh botanical mint illustrations, minimalist private-label designs, colourful fruit flavour collections, metallic premium branding and clean pharmaceutical-inspired layouts for non-medicated lozenges or compressed sweets.
The four-corner format can also support pattern-based designs that continue from the lid onto the body walls.
The capacity of a mint tin cannot be confirmed from the outside dimensions alone. Small differences in tablet diameter, thickness and shape can significantly change the number of pieces that fit inside.
Round compressed mints can be poured into the tin, while larger oval tablets may require more headspace. Individually wrapped sweets occupy additional volume because of folded or twisted packaging ends.
For accurate size selection, buyers should provide:
The mint or candy dimensions, average piece weight, target piece count, required net weight and preferred filling method.
A physical filling test using the real product is recommended before approving mass production.
A shallow design is easy to carry and is suitable for small breath mints, candy tablets and promotional confectionery.
A medium-depth structure provides more capacity while remaining compact enough for retail shelves and handbags.
A deeper tin can hold individually wrapped candy, larger lozenges or mixed small sweets. The opening width should remain convenient for customers to reach the remaining products.
The standard structure uses a removable slip lid without external hinges or protruding metal parts. This creates a smooth square appearance and allows the printed artwork to continue cleanly across the lid surface.
The lid overlap and fit can be adjusted according to the required opening experience. A very loose lid may separate during transportation, while an excessively tight lid can be inconvenient for frequent use.
The final fit should be approved using a physical sample rather than judged only from a drawing.
A hinged version can be evaluated when the brand wants the lid to remain attached to the body. This is useful for products that are opened frequently, including breath mints, lozenges and small candy tablets.
However, the standard square mint tin shown in this product concept uses a conventional removable lid. Hinged and non-hinged structures should be treated as separate tooling options.
A decorative metal box should not automatically be described as completely airtight. For products that are sensitive to moisture, aroma loss or contamination, a sealed inner bag can provide the primary barrier.
The square tin then provides:
Light protection, impact resistance, printing space, retail presentation and reusable value.
This combination is suitable for compressed mints, fruit-flavoured tablets, herbal sweets and other confectionery products requiring additional freshness protection.
Loose filling can create a simple opening experience and allows customers to take one or two pieces at a time.
Before using this method, the complete project should evaluate:
The internal coating, food-contact requirements, powder residue, tablet friction, edge condition and product shelf-life needs.
A paper liner or food-grade inner component can also be added when direct contact with the metal interior is not preferred.
One square tin structure can support a coordinated range of flavours through changes in colour and artwork.
For example:
Green can represent peppermint, blue can identify cool mint, yellow can indicate lemon mint, pink can support berry flavour, and white or silver can communicate sugar-free products.
The logo position and graphic layout remain consistent while each flavour receives a recognisable colour identity.
A matte coating creates a softer, modern appearance and works well with botanical, natural and sugar-free mint concepts.
A glossy surface increases colour brightness and is suitable for fruit candy and colourful confectionery ranges.
Silver, gold or metallic green details can add a premium impression to the lid and decorative border.
The brand name, mint leaf, flavour icon or central label can be raised to create tactile recognition.
Selected mint leaves or logo elements can receive a glossy highlight over a matte printed surface.
The compact metal box can be filled with mints or small candy and used as a promotional giveaway for exhibitions, hotels, offices, restaurants and corporate events.
The square lid provides enough space for:
A company logo, campaign message, QR code, contact information or event artwork.
Where a QR code is required, its size and contrast should be tested on the printed sample before mass production.
Small mint tins are suitable for checkout counters because they occupy limited shelf space and can be displayed in trays or retail cartons.
The square shape can be arranged in orderly rows, making it easier to create a coordinated flavour display.
Outer display packaging can include:
Printed countertop cartons, folding boxes, paper sleeves or shrink-wrapped multipacks.
Retailers, mint manufacturers and confectionery distributors can customise the tin with their own brand name, flavour system and product information.
One approved square structure can support several private-label customers or multiple SKUs, subject to the minimum production quantity required for each artwork.
The same tin may also be used for:
Breath mints, compressed sweets, small hard candy, herbal lozenges and promotional candy tablets.
Although the packaging is positioned as a square mint tin, it can also hold other compact confectionery products.
Suitable examples include:
Fruit drops, coffee candy, lemon sweets, sugar-free candy, mini boiled sweets and individually wrapped small treats.
Sticky gummies, soft caramel and products with exposed oil or moisture generally require a sealed inner bag or individual wrapping.
The word “pills” is sometimes used informally by buyers to describe round mint tablets or compressed confectionery.
A standard candy tin should not automatically be promoted as approved pharmaceutical packaging, child-resistant packaging or tamper-evident packaging.
Where the product is a medicine, supplement or regulated lozenge, the buyer must confirm the applicable legal, labelling, safety and packaging requirements in the destination market.
A standard removable lid does not provide visible evidence that the package has remained unopened.
Additional options can include:
A shrink band, tamper label, paper sleeve, sealed inner pouch or outer folding carton.
The selected solution should match the filling process, retail channel and customer opening experience.
Jinyu maintains an extensive mould library covering square, rectangular, round and special-shaped metal tins.
Using an existing square mint tin mould can reduce tooling investment and shorten the development process.
A new mould can be evaluated when the project requires an exclusive length, width, height, lid profile or branded structure.
Provide the mint, candy tablet or lozenge dimensions, piece weight and filling quantity.
Compare suitable square tin moulds according to capacity and portability.
Choose a standard removable lid, plug lid or optional hinged structure.
Arrange the logo, flavour name, mint illustrations and required product information on the metal dieline.
Check the dimensions, capacity, lid fit, colour, surface finish and opening experience.
The tinplate is printed, coated, cut, stamped, formed and assembled according to the approved sample.
Finished tins are checked and packed with suitable protection for export transportation.
Inspection can cover dimensions, squareness, corner forming, lid alignment, opening fit, printing registration, surface coating, rolled edges and internal cleanliness.
For removable lids, fit consistency is especially important. Random loose or excessively tight lids can affect filling efficiency and the final customer experience.
Individual bags and carton dividers can help protect the printed surface during transportation.
Jinyu provides integrated metal printing, mould selection, stamping, forming, lid fitting, embossing, quality inspection and export packing for custom mint tin projects.
Our existing mould resources allow buyers to compare several square tin dimensions before investing in new tooling.
Custom artwork, surface finishes, inner bags, paper sleeves and retail display cartons can be coordinated as one packaging project.
OEM and ODM support is available for mint manufacturers, confectionery brands, retailers, importers, promotional suppliers and private-label buyers.
To prepare an accurate quotation, please provide the product type, mint or candy dimensions, target piece count, preferred tin size, lid structure, estimated order quantity, number of artworks and destination country.
Please also indicate whether the project requires a sealed inner bag, tamper label, paper sleeve, embossing or outer retail carton.
Yes. It can be developed for compressed breath mints, peppermint tablets and other small confectionery.
Yes, when “pills” refers to compressed candy or mint tablets. Pharmaceutical uses require separate regulatory evaluation.
No. The standard structure uses a smooth removable lid without external hinges. A hinged version can be evaluated separately.
Yes. Buyers can select an existing mould or evaluate new tooling for a specific square dimension.
Yes. The lid, body and side walls can be printed with the buyer’s own logo, colours and artwork.
Yes. Logos, flavour names and selected mint illustrations can be embossed or debossed.
A standard removable lid should not automatically be described as completely airtight. A sealed inner bag is recommended when a stronger barrier is required.
No. A standard square mint tin is not child-resistant unless a specific structure has been developed and independently tested for that purpose.
The standard MOQ normally starts from 5,000 pieces per size or artwork. Final requirements depend on the mould, printing and accessories.
Sampling normally takes approximately 7–10 working days after the specifications are confirmed. Mass production generally requires approximately 25–35 working days after sample approval.