diff --git a/conda_lock/conda_lock.py b/conda_lock/conda_lock.py
index 72ad841d..460dc5a0 100644
--- a/conda_lock/conda_lock.py
+++ b/conda_lock/conda_lock.py
@@ -36,6 +36,7 @@
 import yaml
 
 from ensureconda.api import ensureconda
+from ensureconda.resolve import platform_subdir
 from typing_extensions import Literal
 
 from conda_lock.click_helpers import OrderedGroup
@@ -947,8 +948,6 @@ def _render_lockfile_for_install(
 
     lock_content = parse_conda_lock_file(pathlib.Path(filename))
 
-    from ensureconda.resolve import platform_subdir
-
     platform = platform_subdir()
     if platform not in lock_content.metadata.platforms:
         suggested_platforms_section = "platforms:\n- "