diff --git a/gmso/utils/conversions.py b/gmso/utils/conversions.py
index 6c018e1f..98cb19ea 100644
--- a/gmso/utils/conversions.py
+++ b/gmso/utils/conversions.py
@@ -4,7 +4,6 @@
 
 import re
 from functools import lru_cache
-from typing import TYPE_CHECKING
 
 import numpy as np
 import symengine
@@ -12,8 +11,7 @@
 import unyt as u
 from unyt.dimensions import length, mass, time
 
-if TYPE_CHECKING:
-    import gmso
+import gmso
 
 from gmso.exceptions import EngineIncompatibilityError, GMSOError
 from gmso.lib.potential_templates import (