diff --git a/src/tools/xml_tools.py b/src/tools/xml_tools.py
index 248a737e..da1c48d5 100644
--- a/src/tools/xml_tools.py
+++ b/src/tools/xml_tools.py
@@ -29,7 +29,6 @@ from twisted.words.protocols.jabber import jid
 from twisted.internet import defer
 from sat.core import exceptions
 from collections import OrderedDict
-import re
 
 """This library help manage XML used in SàT (parameters, registration, etc)"""