Importation_Act_1455

Importation Act 1455

Importation Act 1455

United Kingdom legislation

The Importation Act 1455 (33 Hen. 6. c. 5) was an act of the Parliament of England passed during the reign of Henry VI.

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In 1455, London silkwomen complained that the Lombards were importing "ribbands and chains, falsely and deceitfully wrought, all manner girdles and other things concerning the said mistery and occupation, in no manner wise bringing in any good silk unwrought as they were wont to bring heretofore". Parliament therefore passed the Importation Act 1455 prohibiting the importation of these goods, with punishments of forfeiture and considerable fines.[1]

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    William Cunningham, The Growth of English Industry and Commerce during the Early and Middle Ages. Fifth Edition (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1915), p. 429.


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