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Note 9 Net Sales Information by Geographic Segment (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Apr. 02, 2016 USD ($) | Mar. 28, 2015 USD ($) | Apr. 02, 2016 USD ($) | Mar. 28, 2015 USD ($)
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | $ 1,611,174 | $ 1,527,530 | $ 3,145,888 | $ 3,198,692
Percentage of net sales represented by ten largest customers | 53.90% | 49.60% | 52.20% | 49.70%
Number of customers representing 10% or more of net sales | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0
United States |  |  |  |
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | $ 260,085 | $ 240,264 | $ 514,464 | $ 480,551
Mexico |  |  |  |
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | 445,009 | 482,477 | 929,979 | 1,013,931
China |  |  |  |
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | 383,967 | 362,794 | 751,226 | 775,601
Other international |  |  |  |
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | $ 522,113 | $ 441,995 | $ 950,219 | $ 928,609

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