diff --git a/projects/pt1/python/torch_mlir/torchscript.py b/projects/pt1/python/torch_mlir/torchscript.py
index f164e9384..585fa94d0 100644
--- a/projects/pt1/python/torch_mlir/torchscript.py
+++ b/projects/pt1/python/torch_mlir/torchscript.py
@@ -21,59 +21,12 @@ from torch_mlir.compiler_utils import (
     run_pipeline_with_repro_report,
     OutputType,
     lower_mlir_module,
+    TensorPlaceholder,
 )
 from torch_mlir.jit_ir_importer import ClassAnnotator, ImportOptions, ModuleBuilder
 from torch_mlir.jit_ir_importer.build_tools.library_generator import generate_library
 
 
-class TensorPlaceholder:
-    """A class that represents a formal parameter of a given shape and dtype.
-
-    This class can be constructed explicitly from a shape and dtype:
-    ```python
-    placeholder = TensorPlaceholder([3, 4], torch.float32)
-    ```
-
-    This class can also be constructed from a `torch.Tensor` which is already
-    known to be a valid input to the function. In this case, a set of
-    dynamic axes are allowed to be specified.
-    ```python
-    placeholder = TensorPlaceholder.like(torch.ones(3, 4), dynamic_axes=[1])
-    # Equivalent to `TensorPlaceholder([3, -1], torch.float32)`
-    ```
-    """
-
-    def __init__(self, shape: List[int], dtype: torch.dtype):
-        """Create a tensor with shape `shape` and dtype `dtype`.
-
-        Args:
-            shape: The shape of the tensor. A size of `-1` indicates that the
-            dimension has an unknown size.
-            dtype: The dtype of the tensor.
-        """
-        self.shape = shape
-        self.dtype = dtype
-
-    @staticmethod
-    def like(tensor: torch.Tensor, dynamic_axes: List[int] = None):
-        """Create a tensor placeholder that is like the given tensor.
-
-        Args:
-            tensor: The tensor to create a placeholder for.
-            dynamic_axes: A list of dynamic axes. If specified, the compiled
-            module will allow those axes to be any size at runtime.
-        """
-        if dynamic_axes is None:
-            dynamic_axes = []
-        shape = []
-        for i, dim in enumerate(tensor.shape):
-            if i in dynamic_axes:
-                shape.append(-1)
-            else:
-                shape.append(dim)
-        return TensorPlaceholder(shape, tensor.dtype)
-
-
 _example_arg = Union[TensorPlaceholder, torch.Tensor]
 _example_args_for_one_method = Union[_example_arg, Sequence[_example_arg]]
 _example_args = Union[_example_args_for_one_method, "ExampleArgs"]
diff --git a/projects/pt1/python/torch_mlir_e2e_test/utils.py b/projects/pt1/python/torch_mlir_e2e_test/utils.py
index dd9f8d8f8..0ab47efa9 100644
--- a/projects/pt1/python/torch_mlir_e2e_test/utils.py
+++ b/projects/pt1/python/torch_mlir_e2e_test/utils.py
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 # SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0 WITH LLVM-exception
 # Also available under a BSD-style license. See LICENSE.
 
-from torch_mlir.torchscript import TensorPlaceholder
+from torch_mlir.compiler_utils import TensorPlaceholder
 from torch_mlir_e2e_test.annotations import TORCH_MLIR_ARG_ANNOTATIONS_ATTR_NAME
 
 
diff --git a/python/torch_mlir/compiler_utils.py b/python/torch_mlir/compiler_utils.py
index cb2799f85..ecf129d72 100644
--- a/python/torch_mlir/compiler_utils.py
+++ b/python/torch_mlir/compiler_utils.py
@@ -7,12 +7,61 @@ from io import StringIO
 import os
 import sys
 import tempfile
-from typing import Union
+from typing import Union, List
 
+import torch
 from torch_mlir.passmanager import PassManager
 from torch_mlir.ir import StringAttr
 
 
+class TensorPlaceholder:
+    """A class that represents a formal parameter of a given shape and dtype.
+
+    This class can be constructed explicitly from a shape and dtype:
+    ```python
+    placeholder = TensorPlaceholder([3, 4], torch.float32)
+    ```
+
+    This class can also be constructed from a `torch.Tensor` which is already
+    known to be a valid input to the function. In this case, a set of
+    dynamic axes are allowed to be specified.
+    ```python
+    placeholder = TensorPlaceholder.like(torch.ones(3, 4), dynamic_axes=[1])
+    # Equivalent to `TensorPlaceholder([3, -1], torch.float32)`
+    ```
+    """
+
+    def __init__(self, shape: List[int], dtype: torch.dtype):
+        """Create a tensor with shape `shape` and dtype `dtype`.
+
+        Args:
+            shape: The shape of the tensor. A size of `-1` indicates that the
+            dimension has an unknown size.
+            dtype: The dtype of the tensor.
+        """
+        self.shape = shape
+        self.dtype = dtype
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def like(tensor: torch.Tensor, dynamic_axes: List[int] = None):
+        """Create a tensor placeholder that is like the given tensor.
+
+        Args:
+            tensor: The tensor to create a placeholder for.
+            dynamic_axes: A list of dynamic axes. If specified, the compiled
+            module will allow those axes to be any size at runtime.
+        """
+        if dynamic_axes is None:
+            dynamic_axes = []
+        shape = []
+        for i, dim in enumerate(tensor.shape):
+            if i in dynamic_axes:
+                shape.append(-1)
+            else:
+                shape.append(dim)
+        return TensorPlaceholder(shape, tensor.dtype)
+
+
 def get_module_name_for_debug_dump(module):
     """Gets a name suitable for a debug dump.