diff --git a/src/main/java/org/apache/commons/csv/Assertions.java b/src/main/java/org/apache/commons/csv/Assertions.java
index 3fdf2ea8..65c2214e 100644
--- a/src/main/java/org/apache/commons/csv/Assertions.java
+++ b/src/main/java/org/apache/commons/csv/Assertions.java
@@ -17,6 +17,8 @@
 
 package org.apache.commons.csv;
 
+import java.util.Objects;
+
 /**
  * Utility class for input parameter validation.
  *