diff --git a/support/doctype/support_ticket/__init__.py b/support/doctype/support_ticket/__init__.py
index d9c50652b1..4ffba4ea01 100644
--- a/support/doctype/support_ticket/__init__.py
+++ b/support/doctype/support_ticket/__init__.py
@@ -84,7 +84,10 @@ reply back to this mail.
 We will get back to you as soon as possible
 
 [This is an automatic response]
+
 		""" + signature)
+
+		from webnotes.utils.email_lib import sendmail
 		
 		sendmail(\
 			recipients = [d.raised_by], \