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Tess Ikonomou and Kat Wong

Businesses to save as government scraps tariffs

The federal government is set to scrap nuisance tariffs on imports including clothes and hand tools. (Paul Miller/AAP PHOTOS)

Toothbrushes, sanitary products, washing machines and freezers may become cheaper in a move retailers say will reduce the costs of doing business.

Almost 500 nuisance tariffs will be scrapped in the new financial year, saving companies more than $30 million in annual compliance costs.

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