ITunes Import settings....?

I would just like to make sure I am not missing something:
I really dislike how there seems to be no option to import songs into my iTunes library as the files they already are, as opposed to what I choose for them to be.
Example: If I choose to import files as .wav, that's fine if I just popped a CD in, but if I am importing mp3 files from something else, it also changes them into .wav files, and changing them back to mp3 reduces quality even more. I often forget to change settings, then toss my old copies of the mp3's to reduce space taken on my computer.
Is there a way to change my settings so it will automatically import .wav as .wav and mp3 as mp3? If not, why isn't there? Anyone know a like to where I would send suggestions to Apple?

How are you doing this?
You should be selecting "Add To Library" and then selecting the files. They will then be added to your library without conversion. You can also just drag the files onto the iTunes icon in the dock.

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