M4v file needs transcoding in Blu-ray project

m4v is produced by Media Encoder
However, when imported into Encore, it's shown as untranscoded. When I try to build, it will start transcoding process.
What's causing this?
Thanks!

From Media Info
Video
Format                           : AVC
Format/Info                      : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile                   : [email protected]
Format settings, CABAC           : Yes
Format settings, ReFrames        : 3 frames
Bit rate mode                    : Variable
Maximum bit rate                 : 35.0 Mbps
Width                            : 1 920 pixels
Height                           : 1 080 pixels
Display aspect ratio             : 16:9
Frame rate                       : 29.970 fps
Standard                         : NTSC
Color space                      : YUV
Chroma subsampling               : 4:2:0
Bit depth                        : 8 bits
Scan type                        : Interlaced
Scan order                       : Top Field First
Project transcoding setting:
H.264
1920x1080
29.97
Upper

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