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Note 9 Net Sales Information by Geographic Segment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Mar. 30, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2012 | Mar. 30, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2012
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | $ 1,427,642 | $ 1,463,082 | $ 2,922,587 | $ 2,965,448
Percentage of net sales represented by ten largest customers | 50.30% | 47.40% | 49.50% | 48.20%
Number of customers representing 10% or more of net sales | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1
Domestic |  |  |  |
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | 260,911 | 285,638 | 520,565 | 563,512
Mexico |  |  |  |
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | 344,391 | 319,496 | 687,413 | 609,133
China |  |  |  |
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | 351,236 | 390,566 | 766,213 | 841,803
Other international |  |  |  |
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | $ 471,104 | $ 467,382 | $ 948,396 | $ 951,000

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