DV MXF import to Final Cut Express

All the online talk about importing MXF files into Final Cut have been about importing variations of HD in Final Cut Pro. My simple question is can I import complete MXF files at DV quality (or convert them before hand) in Final Cut Express?
I currently can only import the video and audio tracks separately into Final Cut Express.

FCE only works with DV from tape capture. If you have DV in an MXF wrapper, FCE cannot bring it in.
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