Transferring keychain to a new computer?

I just got a new iMac, and I would like to transfer all of the passwords (stored in Keychain) from my old computer to the new one. What's the best way to do this?
Thanks!

The Keychain's Import and Export commands are for Certificates.
To copy a keychain you should detach it first, using File. Delete Keychain Login, you will be prompted for Delete References & files, cancel, and Delete References. You want Delete References.
Copy the Keychain, to where you want it. Open Keychain.app, Edit, Keychain List Command. Add the original keychain back. Do the same on the new machine with the copied keychain.
Copying the System Keychain, will make your system unusable, unless you also copy /private/var/db/SystemKey. To check that your System Keychain is accessible in Terminal use: SystemKeychain -vt you should see:
"Testing system unlock of /Library/Keychains/System.keychain
(If you are prompted for a passphrase, cancel)
System unlock is working"
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