Metal Tins

Metal Tins

Shining Packaging stands as a premier manufacturer of custom metal tins, delivering robust, eco-friendly packaging solutions trusted by global B2B brands across food, confectionery, cosmetics, and promotional industries. Crafted from high-quality, food-grade tinplate—typically 0.23–0.25mm thick—our tins offer exceptional durability, corrosion resistance, and airtight protection against light, moisture, and air, ensuring your products stay fresh and flavorful. Fully compliant with FDA and EU standards, including BPA-free interior lacquers, these versatile metal containers are 100% recyclable and reusable, transforming everyday packaging into cherished keepsakes that boost brand loyalty. From gourmet popcorn tins and decorative tea canisters to premium cookie tins, coffee cans, spice jars, lip balm containers, candy mint tins, chocolate gift boxes, lunch box tins, and pencil cases, we specialize in tailored designs with vibrant printing, embossing, and unique shapes to elevate your brand’s presence in competitive markets.

Types of Metal Tins

popcorn tin
cookie tin
tea tin
coffee tin
metal lunch box tins
spice tins
lip balm tin
candy & mint tin
chocolate tin
metal pencil case tin

custom metal tins

At Shining Packaging, we offer an extensive range of metal tin shapes designed to enhance both functionality and brand appeal. From classic round, square, rectangular, and cylindrical forms to specialty options like heart, hexagon, octagon, and book-style designs, our tins are engineered to suit diverse products—including popcorn, cookies, tea, coffee, candies, and cosmetics. Each shape provides distinct advantages: round tins deliver timeless elegance, square and rectangular formats optimize shelf space and stacking, while novelty silhouettes help your product stand out in competitive markets.

What’s more, every tin can be fully customized in dimensions and structural details. Whether you need a compact container for lip balm or a large-capacity tin for gift packaging, our in-house mold development enables flexible and cost-effective tailoring. We combine aesthetic versatility with practical features such as stackable designs, efficient shipping profiles, and retail-ready finishes, ensuring your packaging not only captures attention but also supports logistics and display requirements.

At Shining Packaging, we engineer precision lids for a wide range of metal tin containers—each designed to ensure superior freshness, security, and visual appeal. From classic slip lids and airtight screw-top metal tins to hinged snap-lock designs and elegant window lids with clear PET inserts, our closures are tailored to fit everything from small tins and decorative gift tins to deep metal tin pails and vintage-style boxes. Whether your products require embossed ornamental finishes, child-resistant features, magnetic bases, or custom printed metal tins, our lids provide a reliable barrier against air, light, and moisture.

You can choose from multiple functional and aesthetic options, including lever lids, tamper-evident bands, shaker tops, and flush plug seals—all compatible with round, rectangular, or seamless metal tins. Ideal for Christmas tins, gourmet food storage, retail packaging, and promotional items, our lids enhance both usability and unboxing experiences. Let us help you customize the perfect closure for your metal tin packaging, combining high-quality materials and innovative design to reflect your brand’s unique identity.

Shining Packaging offers expert custom printing for a wide range of metal tin containers, including small metal tins, round tin boxes, metal tin pails, and themed options like Christmas tin designs. We use high-definition CMYK offset and Pantone (PMS) spot-color printing to deliver photorealistic graphics, logos, and complex artwork directly on the tin surface. Enhance your metal tin packaging with premium finishes such as gloss, matte, pearlescent, crackle, or rubber textures, along with tactile enhancements like 3D embossed tin effects, debossing, and metallic foil stamping for a distinguished look.

Whether you’re designing custom printed metal tins for retail, gift tin collections, or limited-edition vintage metal tin box products, our comprehensive services support everything from full-wrap lithography and specialty coatings to interior printing and custom shapes. As trusted tin manufacturers, we provide high-quality metal tin solutions that ensure durability, elevate brand perception, and stand out on shelves. Request metal tin samples or a metal tin mockup today to experience packaging that blends tradition with innovation.

Enhance the functionality and appeal of your metal tin containers with Shining Packaging’s versatile range of custom inserts and accessories. We offer a selection of premium liners and dividers—including plush EVA, velvet-flocked PVC, soft sponge, and pearl cotton—to protect delicate contents and add a luxurious unboxing experience. Our custom metal tin box options also feature practical additions such as paper inserts, plastic inner lids, secure locks, and integrated handles, making each tin ideal for gift tin presentations or retail-ready packaging.

For improved usability and visual impact, we provide dividers for multi-flavor or multi-item organization, tamper-evident bands for product integrity, and custom-fit shipping cartons for safe delivery. Whether you’re designing vintage metal tin box collections, Christmas tin gifts, or everyday metal tin with handle solutions, our accessories are crafted to elevate functionality and reinforce brand perception. All inserts and add-ons are FDA-compliant and applied in-house for a seamless, professional finish.

Metal tin Manufacturer

At Shining Packaging, we craft premium custom metal tins through advanced, automated production processes engineered for precision and scalability. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing leverages food-grade tinplate, expertly blanked, formed, and deep-drawn into seamless bodies, lids, and bases. Vibrant, long-lasting graphics are applied in our in-house printing studio using cutting-edge offset or digital printing, finished with protective coatings for durability. Each tin undergoes stringent quality assurance, including seam integrity and leak-proof testing, to ensure flawless performance for food, cosmetics, or promotional applications.
Certified to ISO 9001 and SEDEX standards, we uphold the highest levels of quality and ethical responsibility. Our products meet rigorous FDA and LFGB testing requirements, guaranteeing safety and compliance for global markets. Producing millions of tins monthly, we deliver scalable, sustainable packaging solutions with uncompromising attention to detail and rapid turnaround. Choose Shining Packaging for metal tins that elevate your brand with precision craftsmanship, vibrant design, and trusted reliability—anywhere in the world.

Metal tin Industries

Shining Packaging delivers premium metal tin containers engineered for product protection, sustainability, and brand enhancement. Our food-grade, reusable tins offer superior barrier properties against light, moisture, and air—extending shelf life while supporting eco-friendly goals. With full customization including printing, embossing, and unique shapes, these versatile tins are ideal for food, personal care, and household applications, combining durability with high-end aesthetics.

Food Products

Shining Packaging’s food-grade metal tins provide safe, durable, and airtight storage for cookies, popcorn, coffee, tea, chocolates, and candies. Made with BPA-free linings and compliant with international food safety standards, these tins preserve freshness and aroma. Custom-printed and seasonal designs—such as Christmas tins or gift tins—elevate visual appeal, making them perfect for retail and promotional use.

Personal Care

Ideal for lip balms, solid perfumes, and cosmetics, our small metal tins combine portability with premium protection. Featuring secure lids and food-safe materials, they offer a plastic-free, recyclable packaging alternative. Custom printed metal tins enhance brand recognition and serve as collectible items, appealing to eco-conscious consumers seeking reusable and stylish personal care containers.

Home Storage

From spice tins and lunch boxes to pencil cases and decorative storage, our metal tin containers bring organization and charm to any household. These reusable and customizable tins—available in round, square, or vintage styles—protect contents from light and moisture while blending functionality with elegant design. Perfect for kitchen, office, or craft storage, they promote sustainable living.

Have Questions?

Frequently asked question.

Our metal tins are made from premium 0.23mm food-grade tinplate, a durable, BPA-free steel coated with tin for rust resistance and safety. Options include non-reactive lacquers like gold or silver varnish to protect contents.

Metal tins provide airtight seals for freshness, superior durability against breakage, and full recyclability for eco-friendly use. They’re customizable for branding, lightweight for shipping, and ideal for preserving flavors in food or cosmetics.

Unlike plastic or glass, our metal tins are shatter-resistant, opaque to block light degradation, and more portable. They offer better moisture protection, reusability, and cost-effective customization, making them a sustainable choice for premium packaging.

We offer round, square, rectangular, cylindrical, heart-shaped, and fully customized designs. Sizes range from compact options for small items to larger formats for bulk storage, with adjustable heights to suit everything from snacks and cosmetics to gifts and specialty products.

Choose from slip lids, hinged, screw-top, window, or latch styles with gaskets for airtight freshness. All feature smooth edges and can include tamper-proof bands for added safety and convenience.

We use CMYK, PMS, offset, or spot color printing with glossy, matte, metallic, or embossed finishes. Add debossing, foil stamping, or UV coating for a luxurious, brand-aligned look that stands out on shelves.

Full personalization includes logos, artwork, 3D embossing, and color matching. We tailor shapes, sizes, and accessories like handles or dividers to boost your brand’s visibility and appeal.

Crafted from 100% recyclable tinplate, our tins reduce waste and support reuse for storage or decor. They’re a green alternative to single-use plastics, aligning with global sustainability goals.

Our MOQ starts at 20,000 units per design, with flexibility for mixed styles. This allows cost-effective production for wholesalers, while smaller sample runs are available for testing.

From artwork approval, expect 4-6 weeks for custom orders, including printing and quality checks. We offer updates and expedited options to meet tight deadlines.

We offer complimentary sample tins for you to evaluate our quality and craftsmanship. Reach out to our team to request yours.

Versatile for cosmetics like lip balms, stationery such as pencils, promotional gifts, or storage for spices and herbs. Their durable design ensures protection across industries.

Airtight seals and opaque tinplate block air, moisture, and light, preventing oxidation and extending shelf life. Ideal for maintaining flavors in chocolates, teas, or snacks during storage and transport.

We start with tinplate cutting and shaping, followed by printing, coating, assembly, and rigorous inspections. This ensures precision, durability, and compliance with global standards for every batch.