Sourcing…
India → USA · Paper, Flexible & Compostable
Export-grade packaging,
landed in the US.
One landed price that covers supplier vetting, quality control, export freight and US customs. It usually comes in 30–50% below US distributor prices.
Landed cost saving
30–50%
Below US distributor prices, after freight and duty
Quote turnaround
48 hours
From your spec to a fully landed price
Inspection standard
AQL 2.5
On every order, with a photo report before it ships
Sourcing packaging from India, with and without one partner
The problem
Five suppliers, and no one to call.
Suppliers
Five suppliers on five WhatsApp threads
Quality
You find out when the container opens
Freight & customs
A forwarder and a broker you've never met
Price
Freight, duty and fees billed separately
When it goes wrong
Everyone points at someone else
The solution
One partner, one landed price.
Suppliers
One partner, one point of contact
Quality
AQL 2.5 inspection, photo report before it ships
Freight & customs
Forwarder, ISF and customs entry handled
Price
One landed price, all in
When it goes wrong
Fixing it is our job
One order, tracked from the factory floor to your dock.
One order, tracked from the factory floor to your dock.
- 01
Factory floor
India
Your order runs on a qualified line, usually in 14–21 days.
- 02
Quality control
AQL 2.5
We inspect during production and again before it ships. You get the photo report.
- 03
Export & freight
Port of loading
We book the forwarder and file your ISF.
- 04
Ocean transit
21–28 days
Port to port, then inland to you.
- 05
US customs & delivery
Licensed broker
Entry filed, and the goods land at your dock or FBA.
Six industries, one sourcing partner
Restaurants, cafes, hotels, caterers, food trucks
Pizza and bakery boxes, kraft takeout containers and clamshells, cup carriers, food-safe liners, paper cups, molded pulp bowls and trays, bagasse plates.
01 / 06
- Hospitality & Food Service, Restaurants, cafes, hotels, caterers, food trucks. 11 product lines.
- E-Commerce & Retail, Amazon FBA sellers, Shopify brands, subscription box companies. 13 product lines.
- Luxury & Gifting, Beauty, jewellery, premium DTC, corporate gifting. 6 product lines.
- Beauty & Personal Care, Skincare, wellness, supplement brands. 6 product lines.
- Pharma & Nutraceutical, Outer and secondary packaging only. 4 product lines.
- Industrial & Bulk, Manufacturers, distributors, produce & agriculture. 4 product lines.
Why CrateSource
We're not a broker with a supplier list. We're a packaging family with a factory.
Most sourcing agents in India will source anything: textiles one week, machinery the next. And most packaging specialists only sell what's made at home.
We're both. CrateSource is a packaging specialist, and our family has run an export-grade corrugated factory in India for more than fifteen years.
Read our storyTransparency
You see what things cost, where they come from, and how we earn.
Accountability
Every shipment comes with a QC report, and what we promise is written into the contract.
Focus
We stick to paper, flexible and compostable packaging, and we know it well.
Honest sustainability
We only call something compostable when it's certified compostable.
Common questions
How much can I save sourcing packaging from India?
Typically 30–50% below what US distributors charge for the same spec, and that's after freight and duty. The exact figure depends on your volume, the material and how it ships, so every quote shows you the full breakdown.
What is the minimum order?
For custom corrugated, usually 2,000 units. Standard wholesale SKUs have their own minimums, and the wholesale page has the details.
How long does an order take?
Plan on 8–14 weeks for a first order, because that includes tooling and sampling. Once your line is set up, reorders by sea take 5–7 weeks.
Do you handle customs?
Yes. We file your US customs entry through a licensed broker, and it's already in your landed quote. You receive boxes, not paperwork.