Licence errorsAuthorisation
CDS70711Licence Error: Electronic licence does not exist
HMRC explanation
What to check across the Licence errors
A licence quoted on the declaration does not exist, is not valid, does not belong to the importer or exporter, is the wrong type for the movement, or has too little quantity left. Check the licence against the goods, the destination, the declarant and the remaining balance.
A declaration that clears CDS can still be wrong
The free eligibility checker confirms your import activity and whether a free post-clearance audit applies. No data upload, no commitment.
Source: HMRC, Customs Declaration Service error codes, Open Government Licence v3.0. GOV.UK publication · Licence