diff --git a/bookwyrm/models/notification.py b/bookwyrm/models/notification.py
index 31bf3de60..fa2ce54e2 100644
--- a/bookwyrm/models/notification.py
+++ b/bookwyrm/models/notification.py
@@ -214,7 +214,7 @@ def notify_user_on_import_complete(
     update_fields = update_fields or []
     if not instance.complete or "complete" not in update_fields:
         return
-    Notification.objects.create(
+    Notification.objects.get_or_create(
         user=instance.user,
         notification_type=Notification.IMPORT,
         related_import=instance,