Desktop import does not import into select Folder
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Description
### Steps To Reproduce
1. Open the desktop app
2. Click File
3. Click Import
4. Select a file to import
5. Select a Folder to import the passwords in to
### Expected Result
All passwords are placed into the folder during the import process.
### Actual Result
No passwords are placed into the folder.
### Screenshots or Videos
https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/37db651c-96fc-4326-bf78-b8436166bcac
### Additional Context
_No response_
### Operating System
macOS, Windows
### Operating System Version
26.5.2 (25F84), 11
### Installation method
Mac App Store, Direct Download (from bitwarden.com)
### Build Version
Version 2026.8.0 (66818)
### Issue Tracking Info
- [x] I understand that work is tracked outside of GitHub. A PR will be linked to this issue should one be opened to address it, but Bitwarden doesn't use fields like "assigned", "milestone", or "project" to track progress.
Contributor guide
Research direction
Start by reproducing the issue through the desktop app's File > Import flow on macOS or Windows, selecting a destination folder. Trace the import entry point to determine where the selected folder is handled, then verify that all imported passwords appear in that folder.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- electron, typescript
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Active
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 52/100