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Note 10 Net Sales Information by Geographic Segment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Jun. 28, 2014 | Jun. 29, 2013 | Jun. 28, 2014 | Jun. 29, 2013
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | $ 1,604,727 | $ 1,489,214 | $ 4,528,937 | $ 4,411,801
Percentage of net sales represented by ten largest customers | 51.20% | 51.40% | 49.80% | 50.10%
Number of customers representing 10% or more of net sales | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1
United States |  |  |  |
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | 246,900 | 275,893 | 795,497 | 796,458
Mexico |  |  |  |
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | 467,324 | 372,060 | 1,164,952 | 1,059,473
China |  |  |  |
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | 405,606 | 364,703 | 1,145,156 | 1,130,916
Other international |  |  |  |
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | $ 484,897 | $ 476,558 | $ 1,423,332 | $ 1,424,954

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