This order establishes the legal framework for maintaining price stability of specific imported goods through the implementation of minimum import price levels. The document originates from the British government's legislative authority to regulate trade and protect domestic markets from price volatility. It outlines the specific mechanisms by which the government mandates price floors for designated commodities to ensure fair competition and economic consistency.

Legal scholars and historians view this order as a primary source document for understanding 20th-century British trade protectionism. Researchers frequently consult this text to analyze the specific regulatory tools employed by the government to manage market fluctuations during this period.