diff --git a/cuda_core/cuda/core/__init__.py b/cuda_core/cuda/core/__init__.py
index 69caf1c0de..461c6c35d7 100644
--- a/cuda_core/cuda/core/__init__.py
+++ b/cuda_core/cuda/core/__init__.py
@@ -34,7 +34,6 @@
 from cuda.core._graphics import GraphicsResource
 from cuda.core._launch_config import LaunchConfig
 from cuda.core._launcher import launch
-from cuda.core._layout import _StridedLayout
 from cuda.core._linker import Linker, LinkerOptions
 from cuda.core._memory import (
     Buffer,