diff --git a/samples/beta/cancel_operation.py b/samples/beta/cancel_operation.py
index 9240a468..a30fe2a4 100644
--- a/samples/beta/cancel_operation.py
+++ b/samples/beta/cancel_operation.py
@@ -14,7 +14,6 @@
 # See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
 # limitations under the License.
 
-import sys
 
 # [START automl_cancel_operation]
 
@@ -60,4 +59,4 @@ def main():
 
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":
-    main()
\ No newline at end of file
+    main()