diff --git a/archivist/apps/importer/tasks.py b/archivist/apps/importer/tasks.py
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+import time
+
+from celery import shared_task
+
+@shared_task
+def add(x, y):
+    return x + y
+
+@shared_task
+def wait(x):
+    time.sleep(x)
+    return f"Sleeping for {x} seconds"
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