diff --git a/pennylane/templates/state_preparations/basis.py b/pennylane/templates/state_preparations/basis.py
index 3109999667d..017d11c5297 100644
--- a/pennylane/templates/state_preparations/basis.py
+++ b/pennylane/templates/state_preparations/basis.py
@@ -15,8 +15,8 @@
 Contains the BasisStatePreparation template.
 """
 
-import numpy as np
 import warnings
+import numpy as np
 
 import pennylane as qml
 from pennylane.operation import AnyWires, Operation