Sharepoint - Move list from root site to subsite
You're almost there, the next step is to
- create a new list
- choose the template you saved
- after list created delete the template from the library.
Full tutorial (this is talking about between SharePoint servers, but its the same process between siets) [Broken link replaced with archive]
Other ways include
If it a simple list you can perhaps use the DataSheet view to copy and paste the data to the new list if you've already setup the structure.
You can copy lists with SharePoint Designer IIRC.
You can also look at the STSADM gl-exportlist and gm-importlist extensions.
Instead of exporting as a template, rather use the Sharepoint Backup Tools.
Browse to http://YOURCENTRALADMINURL:portnr/backups.aspx
Click "Export a site or list"
Select the List you want to backup.
Import into correct location using : Import-SPWeb http://site -Path export.cmp
Please check these technet documents
Export list: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee428301.aspx
Import list: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee428322.aspx
Sample Export:
Export-SPWeb -Identity http://site -Path c:\export.cmp -IncludeUserSecurity -IncludeVersions All -ItemUrl /lists/mylistname
Sample Import (path to subsite, list path will come out of the export):
Import-SPWeb http://site/subsite –Path c:\export.cmp –UpdateVersions -Overwrite -IncludeUserSecurity