diff --git a/core/app.py b/core/app.py
index a0acc2539..2f2712430 100644
--- a/core/app.py
+++ b/core/app.py
@@ -24,7 +24,6 @@
 )
 from fastapi.openapi.utils import get_openapi
 
-from transfers.seed import seed_all
 from .initializers import (
     register_routes,
     erase_and_rebuild_db,
@@ -39,6 +38,8 @@ async def lifespan(app: FastAPI) -> AsyncGenerator[None, None]:
     """
     if settings.get_enum("MODE") == "development":
         erase_and_rebuild_db()
+        from transfers.seed import seed_all
+
         seed_all(10)
 
     register_routes(app)