---
title: "Stop/Start an import"
method: PATCH
path: "/seller/imports/{id}/status/{mode}"
tags: ["seller-imports"]
---

# Stop/Start an import

`PATCH /seller/imports/{id}/status/{mode}`

Change runtime mode for an active import (`pause`, `resume`, `terminate`).

Use this endpoint when operators need to control long-running import processing.

Mode rules:
- `pause`: allowed only for active imports.
- `resume`: allowed only when status is `PAUSED`.
- `terminate`: blocked for already completed/failed/terminated imports.

Behavior:
- Applies the mode to all underlying batch workflows.
- Persists the new import status.
- Returns `400` when the requested transition is invalid.

## Path parameters

- `id` string, required — Import ID
- `mode` 'pause' | 'resume' | 'terminate', required

## Response `200`

Import paused successfully

## Other responses

- `400` — Invalid request
- `404` — Import not found

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