diff --git a/system/puppet.py b/system/puppet.py
index 48a497c37ce..2cb82f8f85a 100644
--- a/system/puppet.py
+++ b/system/puppet.py
@@ -15,7 +15,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
 # along with this software.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import json
 import os
 import pipes
 import stat