I’m confused

In the words of that rumpled detective, Columbo “I’m confused”! On Amazon, in the FAQ it states that all publishers are required to submit taxpayer information, however it is also stated that non-US publishers are not required to submit a US tax identifier number. The reason for my incoherent ramblings on this subject are that Amazon state that books will be removed by a specified date if publishers do not submit their tax information and as a self published author I don’t wish my books to vanish into a gaping void never to see the light of day again! Living in the UK I took Amazon’s statement as meaning that I, as a non-US tax payer am not obliged to submit tax information, however on querying this with Amazon I was informed that I am, indeed required to do so. It is all as clear as mud to a mere simpleton such as me! For information on the rules regarding author/publisher tax information submission please see the FAQ at https://kdp.amazon.com/self-publishing/help?topicId=200641090.