# Imports

Imports let you asynchronously import SKUs, prices, stock items, and many other resources into your organization's environment. At the moment, two types of `format` are available when importing resources: **JSON** (default) and **CSV**.

Imports can be managed via API or using the related back-office app in the *Apps* section of the admin dashboard.

Each element of the `inputs` list contains the resource attributes and relationships.

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You can use as `inputs` any output you get from the [exports API](https://docs.commercelayer.io/core-api-reference/exports).
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After creating an import, you can poll the `status` attribute to check the import progress until it's completed. Then, you can download the imported data using the link exposed in the `attachment_url` attribute. Import errors and warnings (if any) are reported through the `errors_count`, `errors_log`, `warnings_count`, and `warnings_log` attributes.

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Even if still returned by the API, `cleanup_records` and `destroyed_count` attributes are deprecated. If you need to remove some resources and their associated relationships in batches we strongly recommend using [cleanups](https://docs.commercelayer.io/core-api-reference/cleanups).
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Some automations normally triggered on resources' creation or update (e.g. webhooks, callbacks, and most event-driven communications) might not be enabled when using imports. Read [here](https://app.gitbook.com/s/-LgByaSP8eKjad-MIuHE/importing-resources#disabled-automations) for more information.
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Check the related [guide](https://app.gitbook.com/s/-LgByaSP8eKjad-MIuHE/importing-resources) for the complete list of importable resources and any further information about the import process (e.g. import limits, unique keys, parent resources, and examples).

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