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Importation Act 1562
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The Importation Act 1562 (5 Eliz. 1. c. 7) was an Act of the Parliament of England passed during the reign of Elizabeth I.
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Act of Parliament | |
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Long title | An Act avoiding divers foreign Wares made by Handicraftsmen beyond the Seas. |
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Citation | 5 Eliz. 1. c. 7 |
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Royal assent | 10 April 1563 |
Other legislation | |
Repealed by | Repeal of Acts Concerning Importation Act 1822 |
Status: Repealed |
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The Act banned the importation of manufactured goods (mostly those used in military equipment) from select countries.[1] The aim of the Act was to provide a positive balance of trade and to increase domestic employment.[2]