diff --git a/tests/test_spec_gate.py b/tests/test_spec_gate.py
index dc31d24..a632140 100644
--- a/tests/test_spec_gate.py
+++ b/tests/test_spec_gate.py
@@ -7,7 +7,6 @@ classification, the closed allowlist, and the duplicate/malformed-entry
 rejections. If one of these fails, the spec's protection regressed.
 """
 import importlib.util
-import sys
 import textwrap
 from pathlib import Path