American boxes: the most widely used cardboard box in the world

The American box is the most universal cardboard shipping box. Four flaps, one rectangle, simple, strong, and suitable for almost any product. J&S Packaging supplies every type of cardboard, standard or tailored to your product.

What is an American box?

An American box has four flaps at the top and bottom that you fold and seal with tape or an adhesive strip. The construction is called FEFCO 0201, which is the international standard for rectangular shipping boxes. It is the box you recognize in every warehouse, delivery van, and webshop shipment.

The strength lies in its simplicity: one format that works for almost everything, easy to store as flat cardboard, and quick to pack on the work floor.

Choose the cardboard that suits your product

The American box is available in all common types of cardboard. We advise you on the best choice based on your product, its weight, and the transport conditions.

Single wall corrugated cardboard

One corrugated layer between two flat layers of cardboard. Lightweight, cost-effective, and suitable for products up to approximately 15 kg. The standard choice for most e-commerce and retail shipments.

Double wall corrugated cardboard

Two corrugated layers for extra load-bearing capacity and shock absorption. Suitable for heavier products, fragile contents, or longer transport distances. Better resistance to stacking weight in the warehouse.

White cardboard (coated or uncoated)

White single or double wall corrugated cardboard with a white outer layer. Provides a cleaner appearance and is ideal for full-color printing. Popular in e-commerce and retail where the box is visible to the end customer.

Not sure which type of cardboard best suits your product?

Let us advise you. Book a free, no-obligation consultation call with one of our packaging experts.

When is the American box the right choice?

The American box is the right choice if you are looking for a reliable all-rounder: suitable for the transport, storage, and shipping of most products. Typical applications include e-commerce shipments, B2B deliveries, warehouse storage, and industrial transport.

Do you want a sleek branded look, or does your product have an unusual size? Then we can determine together whether a custom box or another construction is a better fit.

Regular Slotted Container (RSC)

Ordering American boxes?

Send us your desired size and volume. We deliver quickly and with the right quality for your application.

View our B2B webshop with our standard boxes

We recently launched a B2B webshop with all standard boxes, which you can quickly order per pallet. View our stock and order directly online — without waiting for a quote.

Frequently asked questions about American boxes

FEFCO is the international standard for cardboard packaging constructions. Code 0201 stands for the classic rectangular box with four flaps at the top and bottom — better known as the American box. It is the most widely produced box construction in the world.
Yes. Printing is possible using all four printing techniques. For simple logo printing, flexographic printing is cost-effective. For sharp full-color images, offset printing is the best choice.
A pallet box is a large-format box designed for industrial use and can also be placed on a pallet as a storage container. The American box is smaller and suitable for individual products or shipments. For heavy and voluminous products, a pallet box is the better choice.

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