diff --git a/beets/ui/commands.py b/beets/ui/commands.py
index 57b627c77..e89a58bc1 100755
--- a/beets/ui/commands.py
+++ b/beets/ui/commands.py
@@ -481,6 +481,7 @@ def _summary_judgment(rec):
     queried. May also print to the console if a summary judgment is
     made.
     """
+    print(rec)
     if config['import']['quiet']:
         if rec == Recommendation.strong:
             return importer.action.APPLY
@@ -496,6 +497,9 @@ def _summary_judgment(rec):
             'asis': importer.action.ASIS,
             'ask': None,
         })
+        # prompt the user if timid is enabled
+        if config['import']['timid'] and action == importer.action.ASIS:
+            return None
 
     else:
         return None
diff --git a/docs/changelog.rst b/docs/changelog.rst
index 690696c1d..da1948758 100644
--- a/docs/changelog.rst
+++ b/docs/changelog.rst
@@ -97,6 +97,9 @@ Fixes:
 * Fixed a bug that caused the UI to display incorrect track numbers for tracks
   with index 0 when the ``per_disc_numbering`` option was set.
   :bug:`3346`
+* ``none_rec_action`` does not import automatically when ``timid`` is enabled.
+  Thanks to :user:`RollingStar`.
+  :bug:`3242`
 
 For plugin developers: