diff --git a/contract/lib/ts-contract.js b/contract/lib/ts-contract.js
index 11f6f8f..cbf9a03 100644
--- a/contract/lib/ts-contract.js
+++ b/contract/lib/ts-contract.js
@@ -28,8 +28,6 @@
 'use strict';
 
 const { Contract } = require('fabric-contract-api');
-const ClientIdentity = require('fabric-shim').ClientIdentity;
-
 
 class TsContract extends Contract {