diff --git a/netbox/dcim/forms/bulk_import.py b/netbox/dcim/forms/bulk_import.py
index 70aceaa49..e41e875e4 100644
--- a/netbox/dcim/forms/bulk_import.py
+++ b/netbox/dcim/forms/bulk_import.py
@@ -1192,7 +1192,7 @@ class CableImportForm(NetBoxModelImportForm):
                 termination_object = model.objects.get(device__in=device.virtual_chassis.members.all(), name=name)
             else:
                 termination_object = model.objects.get(device=device, name=name)
-            if termination_object.cable is not None:
+            if termination_object.cable is not None and termination_object.cable != self.instance:
                 raise forms.ValidationError(f"Side {side.upper()}: {device} {termination_object} is already connected")
         except ObjectDoesNotExist:
             raise forms.ValidationError(f"{side.upper()} side termination not found: {device} {name}")