Importation Act 1455
The Importation Act 1455 was an act of the Parliament of England of passed during the reign of Henry VI.
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.
Legacy
The act was extended to Ireland by Poynings' Law 1495.The whole act was repealed by section 1 of the Repeal of Acts Concerning Importation Act 1822.
The whole of 33 Hen. 6, including this act, was repealed for England and Wales by Statute Law Revision Act 1863 and for Ireland by Statute Law (Ireland) Revision Act 1872.