Looks like the import feature in Customers is only to add fields or details to existing ones but not to create new ones, as below....
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Hi @kdoddi
Welcome to the community.
The option you describe is still in rollout and yes is only for updates.
Do the following for adding customers in bulk, if you have as csv file
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