Global Activity codes re-sort after import

I have a Global Activity Code that's stored on two separate network servers running P6.8.3 (on two projects), the codes were created from the same file so as not to duplicate.  When I import a file from server A to server B the code order is affected in the code dictionary.  I sort and order by All Values and hierarchy (not ascending or descending) the values are in exactly the same order in both databases but every time I import the sort order is affected.  Any ideas how to remedy this would be greatly appreciated, its a 2 hour effort