How can I keep iTunes from importing doubles?

I am wondering if there is a way to keep iTunes from downloading (pulling from the cloud) doubles of music.  I would like to update my computer and iPad so that the two music libraries match, however iTunes doesn't seem to recognize that some of the songs are already on one or both devices.  So the problem ends up being, that I have doubles of some songs, even though I have chosen the option (Not on this iPad or Not on this Computer).  Any thoughts....

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