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Note 9 Net Sales Information by Geographic Segment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Jun. 29, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2012 | Jun. 29, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2012
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | $ 1,489,214 | $ 1,549,302 | $ 4,411,801 | $ 4,514,750
Percentage of net sales represented by ten largest customers | 51.40% | 50.80% | 50.10% | 49.10%
Number of customers representing 10% or more of net sales | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1
Domestic |  |  |  |
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | 275,893 | 280,144 | 796,458 | 843,656
Mexico |  |  |  |
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | 372,060 | 331,470 | 1,059,473 | 940,603
China |  |  |  |
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | 364,703 | 404,659 | 1,130,916 | 1,246,462
Other international |  |  |  |
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | $ 476,558 | $ 533,029 | $ 1,424,954 | $ 1,484,029

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