I have the following line in my header:
import config.logging_settings
This actually changes my python logging settings, but pylint thinks
I believe what you're looking for is...
import config.logging_settings # @UnusedImport
Note the double space before the comment to avoid hitting other formatting warnings.
Also, depending on your IDE (if you're using one), there's probably an option to add the correct ignore rule (eg in eclipse pressing Ctrl1 while the cursor is over the warning will auto-suggest @UnusedImport