diff --git a/direct/src/particles/Particles.py b/direct/src/particles/Particles.py
index 6ed19af896..d05700c3b1 100644
--- a/direct/src/particles/Particles.py
+++ b/direct/src/particles/Particles.py
@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ from panda3d.physics import RingEmitter
 from panda3d.physics import SphereSurfaceEmitter
 from panda3d.physics import SphereVolumeEmitter
 from panda3d.physics import TangentRingEmitter
+from panda3d.physics import SpriteAnim
 
 from . import SpriteParticleRendererExt