Importing to itunes (iMac) from Macbook

Relevant hardware: desktop-iMac G5, PowerPC processor, OS 10.4.2; MacBook, 2GHz Intel processor, OS 10.4.8
Relevant software: Desktop-iTunes 7.0.2, MacBook-iTunes 7.0.2
Issue: Problem transferring music files from MacBook to iMac
Description: Trying to transfer music files from MacBook to iMac. Some files will transfer, others will not. Error message (in the files that won't transfer) says no permission to write, however, when I check ownership and permissions on both MacBook and iMac, everything (owner, group, others) is set to read and write. Preferences for iTunes on both iMac and Macbook identical. This only "no permission to write" applies only to some files, not all. Both affected and unaffected files were imported from my own cd's, not purchased from iTunes.
Attempted solutions: Tried using "import" and "add to library" command from drop down menu using individual files. Tried clicking and dragging individual files from folders into iTunes itself. Tried placing folders into itunes Music folder. Tried placing iTunes Library into iTunes Music folder.
Any other suggestions? Please help

You should have been posted in the iTunes for Mac Forum.
Read this Apple KB Article on how to save a playlist for use on another computer.

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