diff --git a/tests/test_config_container.py b/tests/test_config_container.py
index ac3c23e5d..5455437bc 100644
--- a/tests/test_config_container.py
+++ b/tests/test_config_container.py
@@ -6,7 +6,10 @@
 # can figure out what kind of recording (via VCR) is being done and also so that they can take actions (e.g. waiting)
 # in a VCR compatible/friendly way
 
-from . import vcr_mods  # noqa: F401
+try:
+    from . import vcr_mods  # noqa: F401
+except ImportError:
+    pass
 
 import oci
 import time