diff --git a/tests/test_util.py b/tests/test_util.py
index 5ac9f01..3df2891 100644
--- a/tests/test_util.py
+++ b/tests/test_util.py
@@ -15,7 +15,6 @@
 # along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 import unittest
 import os
-import shutil
 from patoolib import util
 
 class UtilTest (unittest.TestCase):