Frequently Asked Questions..
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How Do I Find a Lid or Closure That Fits My Bottle?

Our website makes finding matching containers and lids easy. On each item page, just below the item information is a tab that shows compatible items to the one you are viewing. These compatible items are closures that match the container you are viewing or containers that fit the closure you are looking at. Simply click on the image or item number of the matching item you are interested in. This will take you to the detail page for that item. See a B403 for an example....
How Do I Get a Quote for Product and Shipping?

To obtain your free quote, please follow these instructions carefully. - Find the item within our catalog you would like a quote for and enter the number of items you want in the empty box next to the Add to cart button. Press this button after entering the amount you are interested in. - Repeat this process for all the items you would like to order. Once you have added all items to your cart, press Proceed to Checkout. You will now be taken to the online order page. - On this page, make sure to confirm that the ship to zip code is correct. Our cart will provide freight quotes through UPS Ground. Select which UPS method you would like and your total will appear on the bottom right hand portion of the screen. Please call (866) 825-8736 for a freight quote through an LTL company. If you would like to place your order, please click on the button below the total cost information. If you don’t want to place an order please exit at this point.
What is Your Return Policy?

Returns will be issued within the following criteria: - Notify Container and Packaging within 30 days of receipt of any product you wish to return. - Products must be shipped back within 14 days of the return authorization date. - While we are happy to be flexible in shipping out partial cases, we are only able to accept product returns in full case quantities. - Returned product is subject to a 20% restocking fee. - Return shipping charges will apply. - Glass products must be returned as a pallet shipment. Returns of glass items shipped via UPS or FedEx will not be accepted. - All returned items must be in unused, original condition for resale. - Clearance items and Special Order non-stock items cannot be returned.
Can I Pay for My Order Using Paypal

Currently we do not accept payments through PayPal or other companies that provide similar services.
How is the Product Shipped and How Long Will It Take to Get to Me?

We ship a majority of our orders through UPS. Orders are processed in 1 to 3 business days. UPS shipments should arrive to any point within the continental United States within 1-5 business days (4 business days for Hawaii) after the allotted 1-3 business days for processing. Large orders requiring the involvement of a shipping/trucking company will be determined on a case by case basis. As stated in this website, we cannot guarantee glass shipped UPS. We package glass in such a way that it should be well protected under normal shipping conditions. Please Note: We do accept customer shipper account numbers (UPS, FedEx, etc…). A handling fee of $7.50 will be charged separately to the customer when a personal shipper account number is used.
How Do I Find Pricing

Item pricing is found on each individual item description page. This page can be found by browsing through the online catalog through the various categories and subcategories until a list of code numbers and descriptions are displayed. Click on a code number and specific information including pricing for the item will be shown. Each item has two price levels, one price for smaller quantities, and another, lower price for full-case purchases.
Do I have to Order a Full Case, or Can I Order as Many as I Like?

We have no minimum quantity requirements (other than some glass items or accessories that must be ordered in full cases to protect the product). You may purchase as many or as few items as you would like. On orders for less than $50 of product (freight charges do not count toward your $50 total), we do charge a $10 small order fee. When ordering in less than full case quantity, your items will be put into plastic bags and placed in a box filled with packing foam to help keep the products from sustaining significant damage. Scuffing and breakage may still occur during shipment. To prevent damage we do recommend ordering in full case quantity whenever possible.
Can Container and Packaging Label or Decorate my Containers?

We can custom decorate your bottles, jars or closures for you in-house. For more information on our capabilities and policies, please visit our services tab.
My Order Arrived in a Non CPS Box. Why?

In order to do our part to keep landfills as ecologically friendly as possible, we often order misprinted corrugated boxes from a local box manufacturer. These boxes would end up in landfills without ever being used, so we buy these boxes to ensure they are used at least once before being disposed of. In a small way, this helps keep landfills from filling up as quickly. Use of these packages also help keep the cost of shipping and handling down, allowing us to pass these savings on to our customers.
Some of my bottles or jars looked scuffed. Why?

Bottles and jars made from PET plastic often get scuffs and scratches during shipping. This occurs even during shipping from a manufacturer to our warehouse. This is due to the nature of PET plastic. It is virtually impossible to ship PET plastic without getting scuffs or scratches. We have found, however, that most customers can cover scuffs with labels or other forms of custom decoration, and once filled with product, most scuffs and scratches become invisible. Please be advised that PET plastic is susceptible to these markings.
Selecting a Different Shipping Address Changed my Order Total. Why?

Freight costs are calculated based on the zip or postal code to which an order is shipping. When you change your Shipping Address, you may be changing your postal code, and freight is recalculated from our warehouse to your new postal code. When freight charges change, you may be redirected to your shopping cart page to verify, and/or reselect your shipping method. This will give you an opportunity to note the change in cost.
Why did I Only Receive a Partial Order?

Container and Packaging has two warehouse locations, one in Salt Lake City, Utah, and the other in Louisville, Kentucky. Most of the time, your order will ship from the warehouse that is closest to you. In some instances, we might not have all of your order available in one warehouse which will result in your order being split between multiple warehouses. If you only receive part of your order, it could be that your other portion has not yet arrived. If you need tracking information, please feel free to call us at (866) 826-0570 and we will help you.
Do You Have Printed Catalogs of Your Stock Items?

It became difficult to maintain a printed catalog as our stock grew larger and larger (now over 2,200 items). Instead, we maintain and update our online catalog to make sure that our newest items are available for you to purchase as soon as possible. Visit our Online Product Catalog.
Do You Ship to Canada or Other International Locations?

We do ship to Canada and other countries. For international shipping to all countries (except Canada), Container and Packaging has a minimum order amount of $2,500 and requires you to use your own Freight Forwarder. These requirements include shipments to Puerto Rico and U.S. Territories. Please work directly with your sales consultant to use your Freight Forwarder to process international shipping.
Can I Get Samples and How Do I Order Them?

Yes. You can order samples from our web site. See the steps below to find out how. - Press the Request a Sample button on the item page. This will add one item at no cost to your shopping cart. - Do this for up to 10 different items for which you would like a sample. - Click the Checkout button after you have ordered each item you would like. - Review the order form and make sure 1 of each item you would like is on the order form. - Fill out the order form with your credit card information (used to pay for shipping and handling, just $7.50 plus tax). - Select UPSG (UPS Ground). - Fill in your name, phone number and email address (please see our Privacy Policy). - Enter your Deliver To address. - Press the Finish button to submit your sample request. Processing your order will take 1 to 3 business days, though we try to speed up sample orders. Once processed and pulled, we will bill your credit card $7.50 plus tax for US orders and $15 plus tax for Canadian orders for shipping and handling. We do not offer drums, pails, gamma lids, glass display jars, plastic hex jars, candle glass 12 oz. or larger, or other large items as samples, and reserve the right to refuse any sample request.
**Please note:** We will only allow for 10 different items to be sent out per sample request. Orders which include samples and product are fine. We will not, however, send samples of items that are included as regularly ordered items on the same sales order. For example, orders requesting 12 B130s and 1 sample B130 will not be accepted. We will only send the 12 B130s.
Why are my Sprayer / Pump Tubes Longer Than My Bottles?

We stock a large quantity of bottles that vary in height but have similar neck finishes that can fit the same pump or sprayer. It is difficult to maintain a sufficient amount of pumps or sprayers with the correct tube length to fit each bottle style and size. Plus, tube length preference can differ from customer to customer. Instead, we stock pumps and sprayers with longer tubes to fit a larger percentage of our stock containers. We can cut the tubes for you before shipping if you're interested. Contact us at 1-866-826-0570 to receive a quote on cutting tubes. Minimums apply. Or you can cut them yourself, using our 7 Steps to Cutting the Perfect Dip Tube Length resource as a guide.
