diff --git a/bookwyrm/templates/import_status.html b/bookwyrm/templates/import_status.html
index d091e303..c1dbb26e 100644
--- a/bookwyrm/templates/import_status.html
+++ b/bookwyrm/templates/import_status.html
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
 </div>
 
 <div class="block">
-    {% if task.status == 'PENDING' %}
+    {% if not task.ready %}
     Import still in progress.
     <p>
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