Cannot import database into MySQL

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I'm attempting to import an exported DB into a new database on my server but when I try I get an error code as follows:
Import DB error – #1115 - Unknown character set: 'utf8mb4'
My research suggests that the server version of MySQL, currently 5.1.x, should be updated to 5.5.x or above. My local development server is using MySQL 5.5.42 and this is for a WP site using the latest version. Any suggestions?
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Hello, Sorry for the problem with the database import for your WordPress site. In general, all of the servers at InMotion have an updated version of MySQL. I just checked one at and it was at 5.6. If you're on a server where the version o f MYSQL is older, you can contact our live technical support team and they can move your account to a newer server. You should also double-check the encoding of your exported database. You may need to see how the file was exported and change the encoding. I hope this helps to answer your question, please let us know if you require any further assistance. Regards, Arnel C.