CDS77003Licence Error: DUCR must be provided for an Import declaration with a Licence

HMRC explanation

Licence error
You have not provided a DUCR - this is required at header level for an import declaration with a licence.

Source: HMRC, Customs Declaration Service error codes, Open Government Licence v3.0. GOV.UK publication · Licence

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Source: HMRC, Customs Declaration Service error codes, Open Government Licence v3.0. GOV.UK publication · Licence