Article 4

1.

In accordance with the provisions of Title III of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2220/856 each tenderer shall lodge a security of EUR 150 per tonne of sugar to be imported under this Regulation.

2.

Where a tender is successful, that security shall become the security for the import licence.

3.

The security referred to in paragraph 1 shall be released in case of unsuccessful tenderers.