diff --git a/beets/importer.py b/beets/importer.py
index a3d98466c..79935e215 100644
--- a/beets/importer.py
+++ b/beets/importer.py
@@ -1772,9 +1772,9 @@ def manipulate_files(session: ImportSession, task: ImportTask):
             operation = None
 
         task.manipulate_files(
-            operation,
-            write=session.config["write"],
             session=session,
+            operation=operation,
+            write=session.config["write"],
         )
 
     # Progress, cleanup, and event.