diff --git a/nmdc_automation/import_automation/utils.py b/nmdc_automation/import_automation/utils.py
index 8a81750..73007e3 100644
--- a/nmdc_automation/import_automation/utils.py
+++ b/nmdc_automation/import_automation/utils.py
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@
 import logging
 import hashlib
 import os
+from pathlib import Path
 
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)