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Note 10 Net Sales Information by Geographic Segment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Mar. 29, 2014 | Mar. 30, 2013 | Mar. 29, 2014 | Mar. 30, 2013
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | $ 1,476,712 | $ 1,427,642 | $ 2,924,210 | $ 2,922,587
Percentage of net sales represented by ten largest customers | 49.10% | 50.30% | 49.10% | 49.50%
Number of customers representing 10% or more of net sales | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0
United States |  |  |  |
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | 278,676 | 260,911 | 548,597 | 520,565
Mexico |  |  |  |
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | 364,353 | 344,391 | 697,628 | 687,413
China |  |  |  |
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | 368,496 | 351,236 | 739,550 | 766,213
Other international |  |  |  |
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | $ 465,187 | $ 471,104 | $ 938,435 | $ 948,396

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