A finding that the unit price at which the transaction is effected varies from that indicated in the surveillance document by less than 5 % in either direction or that the total quantity of the products presented for import exceeds the quantity given in the surveillance document by less than 5 % shall not preclude the release for free circulation of the products in question.

Applications for surveillance documents and the documents themselves shall be confidential. They shall be restricted to the competent authorities and the applicant.