diff --git a/python/python/tests/test_first_class_function_slice2.py b/python/python/tests/test_first_class_function_slice2.py
index 5bece288b..b9972c830 100644
--- a/python/python/tests/test_first_class_function_slice2.py
+++ b/python/python/tests/test_first_class_function_slice2.py
@@ -23,7 +23,6 @@ import pyarrow as pa
 import pytest
 
 import lancedb
-from lancedb.background_loop import LOOP
 from lancedb.functions import (
     PythonRuntimeSpec,
     UdfDefinition,