11.0.2 how to import playlist?

I want to transfer all my itunes music from my Mac to a PC running Windows 8 with iTunes 11.0.2.  I cannot figure out how to import my playlists... I have a TON of music and have worked hard on my playlists! I don't want to loose it.  I copied over the library xml file, but can't figure out how to import it.  iTunes 11.0.2 doesn't have that option under Libraries any longer.  Please help!  thx.

Thank you, that did the trick.  Since I have your attention, let me ask you this:
I have the same issues, with other artists, on my ipod.  There are a few that are duplicated for some reason.  They are not duplicated on my iTunes, just the ipod.  any thoughts on that?
thanks

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