Glossary

Calendering

Calendering pertains to the process of smoothing the surface of the paper by pressing it between rollers. Uncalendered papers ? those not made smooth by calendering ? have a less smooth texture.

Calendering is the process of forming materials to make a film/sheet by passing them through a series of precision rollers.

-see also:
"Calendering" is in the HS Code "8420"
  Calendering Or Other Rolling Machines Other Than For Metals Or Glass, And Cylinders Thereof
Ref: 122337/2006-09-19

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