Handle edge cases in import

**Description**
Currently utils lacks proper retry support.

**Proposed solution**
Add configurable retry with sensible defaults.

**Priority**: Low/Medium

The issue names the utils import path but no file or entry point; locate it first and inspect how import failures are currently handled. Confirm the configurable retry options and sensible defaults with maintainers, then verify retries handle the intended edge cases without changing existing import behavior.

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