How do I import mp3 files?

I've got an mp3 file in iTunes that I want to edit in garageband, but it won't let me drag the file in, and the import option is gone. (At least I think there used to be an import option.) How is this done?

There was never an Import "option" in GB. Two bits of info:
http://www.thehangtime.com/gb/gbfaq2.html#importitms
http://www.thehangtime.com/gb/gbfaq2.html#convertmp3s

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