diff --git a/python/pyarrow/_dataset.pyx b/python/pyarrow/_dataset.pyx
index 934d0c7c39ebf..029948a609fc5 100644
--- a/python/pyarrow/_dataset.pyx
+++ b/python/pyarrow/_dataset.pyx
@@ -19,7 +19,6 @@
 
 """Dataset is currently unstable. APIs subject to change without notice."""
 
-from cython cimport binding
 from cython.operator cimport dereference as deref
 
 import codecs