Protective Inserts & Dividers

Standard tissue paper (China, bulk run) lands around $0.05–0.15 per sheet; generic foam inserts run $0.50–1.50 per unit; custom die-cut inserts run $1–3 depending on tooling amortization; a ribbon and tag set runs $0.30–0.80 per unit.

Acid-free matters for products stored long-term or sensitive to yellowing and degradation, like fine textiles, silver, or delicate metals; for short-term gifting use where the tissue is discarded quickly, standard tissue is fine and cheaper.

Custom inserts are worth the tooling cost at higher volumes or when a product needs precise, repeatable positioning during shipping (fragile or oddly shaped items); generic foam padding is more cost-effective for lower-volume runs or sturdier products.

Typically 1,000–2,000 units for printed tissue paper or tags, since printing setup on these lightweight materials needs higher volume to be cost-effective; plain, unprinted versions have much lower minimums.

Satin for a smooth, glossy premium look; grosgrain for a textured, ribbed finish that holds a bow shape well; paper ribbon for the lowest cost and a more rustic or eco-positioned presentation.

String-tied for a traditional, handmade look; adhesive for the fastest assembly and lowest cost; a die-cut slot (tag slides onto the ribbon through a cut slot) for a clean look without extra hardware or string.

Tissue paper falls under HS 4802 or 4823 depending on finishing; ribbon falls under HS 5806/5808; printed gift tags fall under HS 4911 (printed matter). Confirm per SKU, as this group spans several different HS chapters.