How do you get around a TIN# with a tourist visa?

Hi, I have a question. I'm from the US and am here on a year long tourist visa. I recently also lived in another country and ordered some things off Amazon with no problem receiving the items I ordered for personal use. I knew I would have to pay custom fees/tariffs and that was no problem.
But now I am having major nightmares trying to import an item I bought on Amazon.
I ordered a camera to replace an older one and although Amazon collected extra fees on top of shipping that they said would cover custom fees/tariffs, I'm now getting a notice telling me I need a TIN#.
As I mentioned, I am not here on a work visa so I don't think I can get one so does anyone have suggestions on how I can get my item? I've never had so many issues with ordering items as a non-business in my life. Not sure why Tanzania makes this so complicated? Anyway, any suggestions would be welcome!

sorry to hear that!!
if want to get TIN number you have to go TRA(tanzania revenue authority) offices nearby!