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Regular Slotted Container

RSC carton (regular slotted carton) for bulk export, made in Chittagong EPZ

An RSC carton, or regular slotted carton, is a corrugated box whose four top and four bottom flaps are the same depth, with the outer pair meeting in the middle. It is also called a regular slotted container or simply a slotted box. It cuts from one blank with the least board waste, which makes it the most economical, square and stackable export carton we make.

A · B · AB fluteLowest board waste
Line diagram of a Regular Slotted Container (RSC) master carton
The standard carton
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How it is built

One blank, equal flaps, a centre seam

An RSC is scored and slotted from a single sheet of corrugated board, then joined at a manufacturer's joint with glue, stitch or tape. When you fold it, all four flaps are the same depth: the inner flaps do not meet, while the two outer flaps close edge-to-edge down the centre. That simple geometry is why the RSC dominates export packing — it nests flat for shipping, sets up fast by hand or machine, and uses board efficiently across almost any length, width and height.

For your line, that translates into predictable cost and throughput. We hold your buyer's inside dimensions and tolerances, match board grade to contents weight and stack height, and crease the panels so cartons square up cleanly without bowing. Whether you are packing folded knitwear, woven garments or accessory cartons, the RSC keeps the cube tight and the pallet stable.

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Made to your spec

Internal dimensions to your tech pack, with creases tuned so the carton folds square and seals flush every time.

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Grade to suit the load

E or B flute for light printed shippers, B flute as the export default, A or AB double-wall for heavy or high-stack freight.

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Marks & barcodes

Shipping marks, carton numbers and handling symbols printed in-house, sampled before the run.

Flat-folded RSC carton blanks stacked on the factory floor before set-up
When to choose RSC

The right default — and when to step up

Reach for an RSC whenever you need a strong, economical, square carton for bulk goods of even weight. It is the right call for the vast majority of garment master cartons.

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How to measure an RSC carton

Carton sizes are written as length × width × height, measured inside the box in millimetres. Length is the longer side of the opening, width is the shorter side, and height runs from the bottom to the top of the box. Quote the inside size, because the product must fit inside. The outside size is larger by about the board thickness on each wall, so it matters for pallet and container loading.

Our carton measurement calculator estimates the board area, CBM and container fit for an RSC. For the full method, read internal vs external carton dimensions.

Questions, answered

RSC carton FAQs

What is an RSC master carton?

An RSC, or Regular Slotted Container, is a corrugated box where all four flaps are the same length and the two outer flaps meet in the middle when closed. It is the most common and economical export carton because it cuts from a single blank with minimal board waste.

Which flute should I order for an RSC carton?

B flute is the standard export master-carton grade with the best all-round stacking and cushioning. E flute suits lighter printed shippers, and A flute or AB double-wall is for heavy, dense or high-stack loads.

Can you print shipping marks on RSC cartons?

Yes. We print buyer shipping marks, carton numbers, handling symbols and barcodes in-house by flexo, and supply pre-production samples for approval before the run.

How do I measure an RSC carton?

Measure the inside of the box in millimetres as length × width × height. Length is the longer side of the opening, width the shorter side, and height the depth from bottom to top.

Is a slotted box the same as an RSC carton?

Usually yes. Slotted box is a general name for cartons cut with slots between the flaps. The regular slotted carton is the most common slotted style; the half slotted, overlap slotted and full overlap cartons are variations of it.

Need RSC cartons on spec and on time?

Send your inside dimensions and contents weight — we will recommend a grade and quote within 24 hours.